This week Year 2 had the amazing opportunity to say a very special goodbye to their Chapter One reading partners in person. After a year of reading sessions over the laptop the children were thrilled to meet the fantastic volunteers from Bloomsbury Publishing who have supported them so warmly throughout the year.
It was a real honour to welcome our volunteers into the classroom. They were able to see first-hand where all the magic of our learning happens and they got to experience the enthusiasm hard work and progress our pupils have made.
To mark the occasion each Year 2 child received a fantastic activity book to take home and enjoy over the summer holidays. We also held a special certificate ceremony to celebrate everyone’s achievements and to recognise the kindness and dedication of our Chapter One volunteers.
The children took great pride in showing off their reading skills classroom displays maps and exercise books. The energy in the room was infectious and the joy our visitors brought made the day even more memorable.
A huge thank you to Chapter One and all the incredible volunteers from Bloomsbury Publishing. You’ve made such a difference this year. Well done to all of Year 2 for being such brilliant welcoming hosts. We are so proud of you!
Earlier in the week Year 2 were also invited to St Pancras Church for a very special visit. Reverend Jonathan and Reverend Sarah kindly welcomed us and created a fantastic learning experience that the children will remember for a long time.
During our visit we explored the church building tried on beautiful stoles and became more familiar with important church objects. The children asked a range of thoughtful and curious questions both practical and philosophical.
As Carter in Year 2 shared
“My best part was asking all those questions because I learnt so much.”
The visit sparked curiosity reflection and meaningful conversations. A big thank you to Reverend Jonathan Reverend Sarah and everyone at St Pancras Church for welcoming us so warmly and helping us learn in such an engaging and memorable way.