'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. (click on the images to enlarge)
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 2020 to download.
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). Here is our Reading for Pleasure policy. Click here to see details of how we teach reading. 61 children completed the Calne Summer Reading Challenge in 2019.
Tanya Landman
A visit in October 2015 from this year's Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman - one of our children's favourites.
William Grill
William Grill, author and illustrator visited Holy Trinity.
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...