What people are saying about Readathon
Readathon is very well organised and the kids really enjoy it.
Secondary School, Sheffield
Readathon Diary
Scotland’s Tell a Story Day 30th October 2009
Dyslexia Awareness Week 1st-7th November 2009-10-12
10th Annual National Storytelling week 30th Jan - 6th Feb 2010
World Book Day 4th March 2010
World Poetry Day 21 March 2010
International Children’s Book Day 2nd April 2010
Shakespeare’s Birthday 23rd April 2010
National Share a Story Month May 2010
Roald Dahl Day 13th September 2010
Talk Like a Pirate Day! 19 September 2010
What people are saying about Readathon
We enjoyed Readathon very much and it tied in extremely well with this year's focus on reading.
Primary School, West Norwood
What people are saying about Readathon
I'd like to thank you for all the materials you sent, especially the posters and ideas for assembly, all have come in very useful.
Secondary School, Thornbury
What people are saying about Readathon
I love the fact that you're raising money doing something that I love. I'm going to try to beat my own record from last year which was 23 books.
Pupil, Secondary school, Grantham
What people are saying about Readathon
I had all but given up on trying to get my daughter (Year 4) to read but this has given her the push she needed. We can't stop her now. Thank you."
Pupil's Parent, Independent School, Kent
YOU'RE all amazing!
In the past 12 months you've raised a WHOPPING...
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| Fakenham's Reading Record |
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Pupils at Fakenham High School have been taking part in Readathon for the past 12 years. This year the school has broken its own record by raising an impressive £2,600, taking their overall total raised for CLIC Sargent and The Roald Dahl Foundation to a staggering £15,700!! Fakenham High School has participated in the national event since 1997 with teachers, and school librarian Mrs West, encouraging all Key Stage 3 pupils at the school to take part in a week-long literary event. Head teacher Richard Moore says, “This is a fantastic achievement and I am very proud of the youngsters at Fakenham High School. It confirms my belief that the overwhelming majority of students are caring, compassionate individuals who also happen to love reading as much as I do.” Pupils are encouraged to read all different types of written media and are sponsored either by page, chapter or book, depending on ability. Readathon activities at the school this year included students designed bricks to look like their favourite book as part of a wall display in the library. The school also ran a special literary competition and fascinating workshops about the writing process for Year 8 pupils held by first-time published author Nadia Bashoo, (The Hand of Destiny). Meanwhile, regular English lessons were suspended as teachers encouraged students to discuss and share their reading experiences with their fellow pupils. English teacher Mrs Cleaver who has helped organise the school’s events says, “This year, the response has been amazing. We are very grateful to all students, their families and friends for supporting this important event.” “Fakenham High School have really embraced Readathon and each year they come up with innovative ideas to get children interested in reading, and raising money!” says CLIC Sargent’s local Community Fundraising Manager Karen Roberts. “It’s fantastic to accept this latest donation on behalf of CLIC Sargent and The Roald Foundation – thank you!”  |
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