Archive for the 'Readathon sponsored read' Category
01 May 2012 at 12:31
With the shortlist for the 2012 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Book Awards recently announced, many schools are following the Awards process via the scheme's excellent shadowing site.
Some schools are using the Awards as the theme for their annual Readathon sponsored read. At least one, Ranelagh School, had the foresight to save the free book vouchers they earned with their previous Readathon to buy copies of the shortlisted books for their school library. (Readathon schools earn free book vouchers worth 20% of their Readathon sponsorship money.)
Both medals are awarded annually by children's librarians at CILIP (The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals).
- The Carnegie Medal is awarded for an outstanding book for children and young people. (see shortlist)
- The Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded for an outstanding illustration of a book for children and young people. (see shortlist)
With the winners due to be announced at 1pm on 14 June, there's still plenty of time (including half term) to get pupils reading these fabulous books. They can review the books and choose their favourites – and maybe they'll predict the real winners!
If you'd like to shadow the Awards via a Readathon, please click here to order your free Readathon resource pack which should arrive within 5 working days.
Tags: CILIP | Carnegie Children's Book Award | Kate Greenaway Children's Book Award | 2012
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27 April 2012 at 11:44
With just 15 pupils, Ollaberry Primary School in Shetland proves that you don't have to be a big school to enjoy a successful Readathon.
During the School's Book Week, which kicked off just after World Book Day,pupils read for an average of 301 minutes per pupil, totalling 3,921 minutes in all - that's nearly three solid days!
Their reading-related activities were as follows:
- pupils and staff brought in their pyjamas for a "bedtime story" session
- the children had a nice surprise when three guest storytellers came to visit
- the youngest class read the book "The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark" and sewed their own felt Plop baby Barn Owls
- everyone enjoyed a wonderful book-themed dinner of "Mrs Grinling's Fish n' Chips" from The Lighthouse Keeper books and "Willie Wonka's Chocolate Cupcakes" from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- all pupils were also given World Book Day vouchers to spend on books
Brilliant ideas that we are sure other schools will love to share! Congratulations to everyone at Ollaberry who made their event such a resounding success!
Tags: Shetland | Ollaberry
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28 March 2012 at 10:36
A coven of witches turned up at St Neot's Preparatory School's non-uniform day, held to raise money for Readathon on World Book Day.
Children and staff from Years 3-8 dressed up as their favourite book characters. The school's official Readathon organiser, Librarian Mrs Mary Cassidy, was clearly not the only one to love good books about witches!
And when it comes to good books about witches, there are plenty of them - from Julia Donaldson's "Room on the Broom" to Roald Dahl's "The Witches." What's your favourite book about witches?
Tags: non-uniform day | witches | books about witches | librarian
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13 March 2012 at 10:02
Readathon's former Chairman Roald Dahl has been voted favourite children's author in a survey by the Teachit Primary website. Joint second were current Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and JK Rowling. Julia Donaldson's "The Gruffalo" was voted best children's book.
All of these authors feature frequently on the lists of books chosen by primary school children for their Readathon sponsored read. Some especially prolific readers have even volunteered to read all of Roald Dahl's children's books or the complete Harry Potter series.
But Readathon participants are not obliged to read on this scale. Our sponsored reading scheme - the only UK national sponsored reading event - is designed to be accessible to readers of all ranges of ability.
"With Readathon, each child chooses their own reading material," explains Brough Girling, Readathon founder. "For some children, especially struggling or reluctant readers, completing just one book of any kind will be a real achievement. But the most important thing about Readathon is that it makes them realise that reading is fun. This encourages them to read for pleasure, a habit proven to provide substantial lifelong benefits."
Tags: primary school | reading | reluctant readers | struggling readers
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10 October 2011 at 11:12
With just 30 pupils in its two classes, the tiny Swell Primary School in Lower Swell, in rural Gloucestershire, has made a complete triumph out of its first ever Readathon sponsored read.
Between them the children at this little village school have raised £216, entitling them to a free book voucher worth £43.20, which will provide a welcome boost to the school's library facilities.
Proud school administrator Judy Morgan called their achievement "amazing" - and we at the Readathon office definitely agree!
Tags: Lower Swell | Gloucestershire
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28 September 2011 at 12:05
The students of Huish Episcopi Academy in Langport, Somerset, have hit upon a great way to boost the success of their annual Readathon sponsored read. On Friday 4th November, they'll stage a special Comedy Evening in their school hall. All funds raised will be added to their sponsorship total.
This will be sixth year that the Academy has run a Readathon, which is organised by Ms Burrell, the Librarian. Over the years they have raised over £2,500 for Readathon, which promotes reading for pleasure to children nationwide and makes substantial donations to
CLIC Sargent and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Medical Foundation.
"Congratulations to Huish Episcopi Academy for finding yet another way to put fun into fundraising," says Brough Girling, founder of Readathon. "We wish them every success for their Comedy Evening - and lots of fun with their sponsored read as well!"
Pictured here are the star readers from the Academy's 2010 Readathon.
Tags: Huish Episcopi Academy
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27 September 2011 at 12:47
Hawkesbury Primary School in South Gloucestershire enjoyed a memorable launch for its recent Readathon with a visit from the charity’s founder and children’s author, Brough Girling.
Brough spent time in each classroom, reading stories, telling jokes and answering their questions about what it’s like to write books.
In assembly, Brough entertained staff and children alike with anecdotes about his friend Roald Dahl, Readathon’s first chairman. The children were particularly intrigued by Dahl’s boyhood encounter with Beatrix Potter.
“The free books from Readathon are especially welcome as we are working hard to expand and modernize our Infant and Junior Libraries in the face of substantial budget cuts,” says Mrs Louise Lewis, Head Teacher.
“We are also keen to demonstrate to our pupils that reading and writing are lifelong pleasures of equal interest and value to boys and girls, so a visit by a male author was really constructive. We love supporting children’s charities too.
“I recommend Readathon to any school that wants to enthuse their pupils about reading, to build their library stocks and to find a different way of raising money for charity. With Readathon, everybody wins.”
Brough Girling also enjoyed his visit.
“What a lovely village school!” he remarked.
“The wonderful thing about schools and young people, is that even in today’s economic climate, they are still eager to raise money for those less fortunate than themselves,” he says.
Tags: Readathon | primary school | reading | boys reading | sponsored read
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