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Primary Times Hertfordshire FOCUS ON EDUCATION Reading, the core of the Summer holidays There are those of us who look forward with unadulterated joy to the Summer holidays. And there are those of us who don’t. Our little darlings are free from the confines of school for six weeks. Six weeks can seem like a very long time – but it goes all too quickly. And how do you prevent your child’s reading sliding backwards over the holidays? Ensuring that their reading momentum is maintained ready for the next academic year is essential. Are there ways you can encourage and inspire your child to keep reading? Maintaining your reading time with them is a must. What about reading a book in bed with them in the morning? An excellent way to encourage reading is the Summer Reading Challenge. This takes place every year during the summer holidays - sign up your child at your local library. They then read six library books of their choice to complete the Challenge. There are rewards every time a book is finished and a certificate for everyone who completes the challenge. Go to summerreadingchallenge.org.uk for more information. Another idea is to read with your child a book whose plot is set near where you live and then to visit that location, bringing the book to life. In London there are many, many places central to the plots of children’s books of all ages. For example, a visit to Kensington Gardens links to ‘Peter Pan’ by J M Barrie and then you could go on to see Kensington Palace where Queen Victoria was born and spent her childhood. Lucy Worsley has written a book about this time called, ‘My Name is Victoria’, which tells the story of Victoria Conroy, childhood companion to the young Princess Victoria. A visit to the London Eye could be combined with reading Siobhan Dowd’s ‘The London Eye Mystery’. It’s worth a visit to Paddington Station to see where author Michael Bond’s Paddington Bear arrived. Also, for fans of the Harry Potter books by J K Rowling, why not visit Platform 9 ¾ at King’s Cross? To ring the changes, museums and galleries, such as the Victoria and Albert, Natural History, Science museums and the National Portrait Gallery run events throughout the summer which will appeal to all ages. There are also many day summer camps offered for children which are a boon for those parents who are at home and for those who are not. There are many on offer throughout London offering a variety of activities and challenges and these are well worth exploring. But maintaining your child’s reading throughout the holidays a must. Children have a golden gift which comes naturally, imagination. And books nourish that imagination, reaping benefits that last for ever. Article written by Mrs Sarah Raffray, MA NPQH Headteacher, St Augustine’s Priory The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. You can sign up at your local library, then read six library books of your choice to complete the Challenge. There are exclusive rewards to collect along the way, and it’s FREE to take part! 38 Summer 2019 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/Hertfordshire
PICCADILLY Primary Times Hertfordshire Focus on Education! FOCUS ON EDUCATION Bright Futures with Westminster Boarding School! Inquisitive minds deserve the pupils are enthusiastic designers, most inspiring teachers. At scientists, programmers, Westminster, the secret is in writers and musicians who sharing knowledge skilfully and enjoy winning lots of national showing children how to reveal competitions because happiness a deeper understanding of the is about loving what you do and world for themselves. Because it’s celebrating each other’s efforts. a boarding school, the learning ISI inspectors say: ‘Kindness is a goes on, long after other schools key characteristic close their doors. And the love of Westminster’s ethos’. of doing things well is infectious! At Westminster, your child Known for academic excellence, will flourish in a busy and Westminster boys and girls also vibrant community, with superb beat ‘sporty’ schools at football, teachers and a real love of cricket, rowing and a wide range learning- in all fields. of other activities. Westminster Holiday Courses Sum_90x135_2019_AW.qxp_Layout 1 27/02/2019 09:16 Page 1 Registration for 4+ (2019), 7+ and 11+ Entry Headmaster’s Tours: Call us to arrange a visit Holiday Courses 2019 summer term Boys Day of Dance Summer Acting Course and Paul Watson Bursary (10-16 years) (7-16 years) Sunday 4 – ThurSday 8 auguST Sunday 19 May Summer Day of Dance (7-16 years) TueSday 28 May Musical Theatre Day (7-16 years) WedneSday 29 May Junior Acting for Camera Day (7-13 years) ThurSday 30 May Junior Ballet Intensive Day (7-13 years) Friday 31 May Summer Dance Course 1 (8-16 years) Sunday 4 – ThurSday 8 auguST Summer Musical Theatre Course (10-16 years) Sunday 11 – Friday 16 auguST Summer Dance Course 2 (8-16 years) Sunday 18 – ThurSday 22 auguST Independent day school for boys aged 11 - 18 in North West London. Open Evening Tuesday 18th June www.johnlyon.org/opendays Tring Park holiday Courses are a great way to find out more about Tring Park associates and the main school. Participants get to meet new, like-minded friends and experience different genres. FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO BOOK ONLINE GO TO www.tringpark.com/associates enquiries: holidaycourses@tringpark.com HARROW ON THE HILL SOUTH HARROW He has excelled because of the attention the teachers gave him. He did outstandingly well at GCSE because he was so happy – it’s like a family there. A John Lyon parent www.primarytimes.co.uk/Hertfordshire | Summer 2019 39
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