Date Posted: 09/03/2026Current News
Category / School News Posted on: 05/03/2026
World Book Day
Visit from Karl Nova
Karl totally captivated our students with his highly engaging style of storytelling and top performances of poetry and rap. With a perfect blend of humour and seriousness, he explored how and why he became a rapper and writer, and the challenges he faced at different stages of his life.
He really made our students laugh, but also encouraged them to contemplate their futures. Karl was personable and charismatic throughout the day, entertained numerous questions and motivated students to write their own poetry.
Visit from Karen Inglis
We were pleased to welcome Karen Inglis, who spent the day with classes from Year 1 all the way through to Year 6, inspiring pupils with her warmth, creativity and deep passion for storytelling. Across each year group, she shared the journey behind her books, talked about how she develops characters and plots, and gave students a fascinating glimpse into the writing process.
She spoke about where her ideas come from, taking everyday observations to “what if?” moments, and explained how these sparks grow into full stories like Ferdinand Fox, The Secret Lake, Eeek! and her newest titles.
Many of our pupils left her sessions buzzing with ideas for their own books and excited to try out some of the techniques she shared.
Roving Book Fair – A Fantastic Success!
We’re delighted to share that the recent Roving Book Fair was a tremendous success. Thanks to the enthusiasm and support of our school community, the fair achieved nearly £3,000 in sales, which means the school receives around £500 to spend on new books.
We’re excited to use these funds to further enrich our reading spaces. This includes expanding the book collections in both the Rowan and Ashbrook library areas, as well as investing in a selection of new titles for the Senior School. These additions will help ensure that all students have access to a diverse, engaging, and inspiring range of books.
Thank you once again to everyone who supported the event!
