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September 29, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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Postcards, Paintings, Picnic, Competition & Light

Thursday 8th October, yep! – that is next week and the second last day of term.  “Yipee!”, I hear you say.  So, next Thursday sees us returning to our annual celebration of poetry with the return to the tried and … Continue reading

August 25, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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A New Term, New Pupils, Library @Lunchtime & Upcoming Events

So, once again we are into the start of a new session and most of us have hit the ground running. I am now safely ensconced back in my library, clean (mostly) and tidy after the upheaval of the building … Continue reading

January 15, 2014
by Mrs Sinclair
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Stan Lee Excelsior Award for Graphic Novels & Manga

It is that time of year again when eight graphic novels and manga, shortlisted for the Stan Lee Excelsior Award have recently arrived in school, been hastily processed and are now on display. Also on display are a few non-fiction … Continue reading

December 19, 2013
by Mrs Sinclair
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12 Words of Winter (again)

The final school results are in. 1st:  Winter arrives. The ball deflates; boots away. Boredom, stuck inside ‘til spring.  (C Clouston) 2nd:  Die kalte kunkelne Lichte schmücken die Straßen, beschäftigte Körper beeilen zu kaufen.            The cold sparkling lights festoon the … Continue reading

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