Sparks Fly on SparxReader!
This term, pupils across the school have truly turned up the heat on reading, with some incredible Sparx Reader totals lighting up the leader board. Taking first place in spectacular fashion was Umar in Year 7, who blazed ahead with an astonishing 162,941 SRP, which equates to 272 hours of careful reading What a phenomenal achievement that reflects dedication and enthusiasm for reading Close behind in second place was Ryan, also in Year 7, who has achieved a brilliant 122,010 SRP, or 203 hours of careful reading. In third place with a still-impressive 59,784 SRP is Josiah, completing 99 hours of careful reading.
Together, pupils have shown that reading really can spark imagination, fuel curiosity, and ignite success. It is fantastic to see such determination and friendly competition across the school, with so many pupils developing positive reading habits along the way We cannot wait to see which year group keeps the reading flame burning brightest next term
Sparx and Shine!
Year 7–9 forms went head-to-head in a fiercely competitive SparxReader challenge, sparking a real buzz across the school.
After weeks of dedication, form 7H1 came out on top for the Epiphany Term, igniting the leader board with their outstanding effort Their success was celebrated in style with a well-earned rewards breakfast in the library, where donuts disappeared almost as quickly as reading points were earned! Alongside games and good company, the morning was a fitting reward for a form that truly set the SparxReader challenge alight.
Cover Craze: Design a Book Cover
We are inviting pupils to enter our Book Cover Competition. Choose a favourite book or create a new cover for a classic. Use colour, imagery, and design to capture the story in striking image. Entries may be hand-drawn or digital and must be submitted by the 15 June. Winners will be featured in the school library and receive a special prize.
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Pupil Book Reviews
‘Finding Treasure Island’ by
Robin Scott-Ellio
By Koray Ozdemir-Martin, 8ho/En3a
"The book is brilliant keeping you in suspense all the way to the end and loved when the author at the end explains about the book a brilliant read"
‘Nevertell’ by Katharine
Orton
By Mikaiyl Miah, 7ab/En1a
"An intriguing story filled to the brim with historic truth and fuelled with magical characters and places, Nevertell truly is a compelling page turner."
What is your favourite book and why?
As I walked out one ‘Midsummer Morning’ by Laurie Lee This book is so evocative of a time and place When I first read it as a teenager, I hadn't travelled much and this certainly sparked my curiosity
When and where do you most like to read?
I always read at the end of the day, usually for fifteen minutes or half an hour It's a great way to wind down I try to read a variety of books, often those recommended by others
Why do you enjoy reading?
I love reading because it allows you to learn and experience an array of things you didn't even know you were interested about!
What are you currently reading?
I have just started reading ‘Gabriel's Moon’ by William Boyd - it's been on my bookshelf for a while so hopefully I'll find some time over half term to finish it!
This can’t be just a government mission It needs to be a national one So, it’s time for all of us to play our part, put our phones down and pick up a book ”
Dry by Neal Shusterman
Where the World Ends by Geraldine McCaughrean
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
Propa Happy by Ant and Deck
Best of all Worlds by Kenneth Oppel
Project Hail Mary By Andy Weir
The Coming Wave By Mustafa Suleyman
Iron Fist by Andy Briggs
Bridget Phillipson, Education Secretary, 2025
