With over 31,000 books returned to us for processing, it's been another busy Christmas period for the SLS team.
New topic boxes are still being prepared and will be delivered to you in the week commencing 8 January 2024.
Farewell and good luck!
This month we say goodbye to Tracy Willcocks who is retiring after almost 20 years of working for the School Library Service. She will be greatly missed, but we wish her all the best for the future.
Each month the advisory team collate lists for KS1, KS2 and Teens on topical themes.
With increasing migration to the UK, the ability to empathise with the experiences of others is more important than ever. Fiction is a powerful way to develop empathy and these lists should inspire you.
Our library network meetings are free of charge!!. They are led by the SLS advisory team and are a source of up-to-date information, the sharing of ideas and good practice.
Primary
Monday 5 February, venue to be confirmed Tuesday 6 February, on-line meeting only
Focus: Ideas to inspire and motivate reading.
Secondary
Tuesday 12 March at Great Torrington School Wednesday 16 March at Exeter School
Focus: Carnegie shadowing tips and ideas, and other awards.
All meetings begin at 1.30pm, book your place now.
Do you already use Accelerated Reader or are you considering it?
We are planning an information day on 19 March 2024 at the centre here at Willand, in partnership with Margaret Allen from Renaissance Learning. For current users there will be an opportunity to ask questions or raise concerns and for non users a chance to find out more.
More information to follow in next month's news bulletin.
Book marks
Alice has created a fantastic collection of bookmarks for you to print and hand out to your pupils. They cover a variety of themes and reading suggestions.
