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International

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…

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Featured Poems

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…

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Reader Stories

‘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…

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Featured Poems

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…

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Featured Poems

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…

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Calderstones

‘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  …

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Featured Poems

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’…

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Calderstones

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…

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Featured Poems

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…

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Featured Poems

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…

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Featured Poems

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’…

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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…

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