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East Coast Bays: Shared Reading in an Additional Language
Kate Middleton is the Manager and Volunteer Coordinator of The Reading Revolution in New Zealand. After taking part in Read…

Featured Poem: Phase One by Dilruba Ahmed
National Poetry Day is an annual mass celebration that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry. This year, National…

‘I am learning: I can compare what is happening in the book to my own culture’ – Nisha’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. "Tell about the house, George," Lennie begged. "Sure, we'd…

Featured Poem: As You Like It by William Shakespeare
Today, our special edition of our 'Featured Poem' series is brought to you by one of our Shared Reading group…

Featured Poem: The Way Through the Woods by Rudyard Kipling
Our Featured Poem is brought to us by our Business and Content Manager, Jamie. Today’s choice is ‘The Way Through…

‘Sounds in the Park’ Serenades the Mansion House
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” ― Victor Hugo, William Shakespeare …

Featured Poem: The Walk by Thomas Hardy
Our Featured Poem is brought to us by our Head of Teaching and Learning, Clare. Today’s choice is ‘The Walk’…

The Handlebards’ Macbeth Spectacular Delights the Garden Theatre
“My hands are of your colour, but I shame to wear a heart so white.” ― William Shakespeare, Macbeth After…

Featured Poem: A Slash of Blue by Emily Dickinson
Our Featured Poem is brought to us by The Reader's, Emma Taylor. Today’s choice is ‘A Slash of Blue’ by…

Featured Poem: Early Affection by George Moses Horton
Our Featured Poem is brought to us by our Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Lisa. Today’s choice is ‘Early Affection’ by…

Featured Poem: Miracles by Walt Whitman
Today's Featured Poem is brought to us by our Head of Children and Young People, Annie. Today’s choice is ‘Miracles’…

Featured Poem: From a Window by Charlotte Mew
Today's Featured Poem is brought to us by our Head of Teaching and Learning, Clare. As we enter into July…