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20 March 2024

Scholastic book fair arrives in school

We really enjoyed our visit to the book fair today! It was lovely to see the children carefully handling the books and talking to their friends about books that they would like to read and ones they could recommend. Our passion for reading continues to grow!

The book fair is open after school…

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7 March 2024

Celebrating our love of reading!

Cross Fell really got into the spirit of World Book Day by amongst other things, taking part in some reading in extreme places and also enjoying a trip to our local community library.

Our love of reading at APS is evident!

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28 February 2024

World Book Day 2024

Throughout Alston Primary, we have voted and chosen these activities for World Book Day 2024 on Thursday 7th March...

Children will visit the library with their class, help decorate the classroom door from their chosen book or author, enjoy hot chocolate and a biscuit during Reading Buddies and…

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8 February 2024

WORLD BOOK DAY is coming to ALSTON MOOR - Thursday 7th March 2024

Keep your eyes peeled for all the special activities and events that will be announced in the coming days! 

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5 February 2024

Spring Term recommended read

Our recommended book this half term is The day the crayons quit –

The day the crayons quit a fun and unique story of a box of crayons who write letters to Duncan as they are fed up with how they are being treated. It comes highly recommended as it is a firm favourite with our children who love…

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2 February 2024

Mr Dawson shares his love of reading!

It was fantastic to welcome Mr Dawson into Cross Fell this morning to read us one of his favourite books. We were really enthralled as we listened to the story of Emily Brown and the Thing and really appreciated Mr Dawson coming to share our story time with us- again sharing and promoting that…

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2 February 2024

Reading Buddies 2nd February 2024

Sharing some of our favourite books with our friends from other year groups!

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2 January 2024

APS Reading Framework

Reading Framework

Teaching the Foundations of Literacy

 

Why Does Reading Matter?

To everyone at Alston Moor Federation, reading matters emotionally, culturally and educationally. We promote finding a Love of Reading in a Language-Rich Environment. Children who find a love of reading -…

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