EXCITE ACHIEVEMENT

Harry Potter meets the Wizard of Oz at St Anne's

3 EXCITE Pupils at St Anne's recently celebrated a World Book Day, learning about how books and reading can be fun. The pupils and staff celebrated in style by coming to school dressed as their favourite book characters.

A special assembly was held, led by the Demon Headmaster (Mr Bolger) and such characters in attendance as Harry Potter, the Tin Man, Robin Hood and Cinderella.

 

Read On .....

Colwell School has recently set up its own bookshop with help from EXCITE. The new shop will mean all pupils will be able to choose from a wide range of books. Children will be able to earn tokens to spend in the shop. Tokens will be earned for a range of activities including improves attendance and punctuality.

Mr Whitfield, the deputy headteacher at Colwell said,

"The school is delighted to be able to establish a bookshop within the school. This will hopefully encourage our children to develop a great interest in books, as well as improving their literacy skills".

Learning is Fun - Thanks to Time Education

One of EXCITE's supporters, Time Education Ltd has donated an educational software library of CD-ROMs - one for each school. These libraries, worth around £2500, range from numeracy and literacy titles to art and craft activities.Eileen Kitts, education adviser for Time Education, said, "We were delighted to give the schools this software. We are keen to help in this way, by providing resources that will help the pupils to develop their ICT skills." Mrs Kenny, deputy headteacher at Birchfield school said, "We are very grateful for the software. As well as helping the children to improve their computer skills, using software means the children will learn while having fun."

 

A Roman Day Out in Deva

In March children in Year 3 of New Park School spent a great day in the Roman City of Chester. The City, which was known as Deva in Roman times, still has many of its original Roman features. The pupils visited the Deva Roman Experience museum, the Roman Gardens and the Amphitheatre. Pupil Michael Marr said, "The museum was great - we held a Roman shield, saw a Roman street, a Roman bath, and an example of an archaeological dig. I loved trying on the armour!"

In the afternoon they had lunch by the River Dee, and walked around the walls of the city.