'Step through a book into a world of adventure.'

...We set out to create a space which would celebrate books, inspire children to read and fire their imaginations. 

We have completed a list of books that we think will fire a child's love of reading. The list is by no means exhaustive. Please click on  Recommended Reading 2022  to download. We also thoroughly recommend 'Why you should read children's books, even though you are so old and wise' by Katherine Rundell, Bloomsbury 2019.

Our library: 'If you don't like to read, you haven't found the right book.'

The aim of our library is to foster a love of books and reading in children. The school was part of a Wiltshire 'Reading for Pleasure' pilot study. This was a response to some major government research on reading for pleasure, which you can find here. (external web link). You can download a copy of our Reading for Pleasure Policy 2019-2020 , which is updated by the staff every year.

Click here to see details of how we teach reading. Most children complete the Calne Summer Reading Challenge and we share their achievements early in the Autumn term at a parents' assembly.

The importance of story: Our Book Corners 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author Visits

Axel Scheffler

 

Our Year 4 children were invited to an Axel Scheffler workshop at St Mary's.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elen Caldecott

Our Year 6 children went to an Elen Caldecott workshop at St Mary's.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tanya Landman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William Grill

 

Writer and illustrator, William Grill came to Holy Trinity to work with the children and share his books (Shackleton's Journey and The Wolves of Currumpaw).

 

 

 

 

Credits

This project has been a true collaboration between many talented individuals and groups:

Fundraising .................... Friends of Holy Trinity Academy

Shelves ...........................Calne Antiques

Fireplace renovation .......Geoffrey Stephenson

Art..................................Josh Simpson (inside), Maria Sunderland (outside)

Books and inspiration......Mr Shore

Electrics..........................Stephen Biffen

Carpentry.......................Ronan Doherty

Grandfather Clock........Woodie Clocks

Secret door......................fauxbookdoors.co.uk

Heating...........................Swift of Devizes

Book donations................Thank you to all the parents and others who have donated a copy of a book they loved as a child. There's always room for more...

'The teaching of reading is a priority. Leaders have implemented a new phonics scheme. This is used well to support the teaching of early reading. Pupils who need extra help with phonics are identified quickly and appropriate support is put in place to help them to catch up . Leaders have helped pupils to develop a love of reading. Older pupils enjoy reading a wide range of authors and genres. Each classroom has an interesting book corner where books are recommended and celebrated . Pupils have been inspired by the authors they have met and speak enthusiastically about the books they read.'

Ofsted 2021