The whole school joined with the Brooklands Nursery team last week to celebrate Book Week!

Pupils were able to celebrate reading, share stories, & listen and learn from a variety of authors & illustrators in classes, year groups and key stages during the special five-day event.

The P1s and P7s became Book Week Buddies with a focus on a story called "The Lonely Book", written and illustrated by two cousins of P1 teacher Miss Wilson! The pupils read together, drew illustrations and shared them with each other, and listened to author Chris Sanders' answers to their questions via video - all the way from his home in New Zealand! They finished the week by coming together for a BEAR HUNT around the school grounds!

P6 pupils visited St Mary's and Dundonald Baptist churches to read to senior citizens during the week, and had a Surprise Storyteller - former principal and Brooklands legend, Mr McCartney! 

P5s enjoyed an afternoon of reading from the comfort of the Book Forts created under the desks in their classrooms. They also sampled a number of new books, restaurant-style, in a Book Tasting event.

World Book Day was a mix of colourful costumes, remarkable readers and a sea of smiles as pupils and staff joined thousands across the UK for the annual celebration.

It was a busy day around the school - kicked off for P1, P2 & P3 pupils by Mrs Smart and Peanut who made a guest appearance with a special story at their lively assembly.

P7H visited Waterstones bookshop in Belfast city centre for a brilliant morning exploring, reading & buying books, while pupils from P7S popped into Towell House with Mrs Smart and Peanut to share stories & renew friendships. 

Thank you to our fantastic teachers for planning such a range of excellent events & learning experiences all week long - and to parents & carers for the time consuming preparation ahead of today! (Well done to our Homemade Heroes too - go to Instagram Highlights to see them all get their prizes!)

Next up - The Big Pedal (see previous News article by Mr Massey) and Money Week, starting Tuesday 19th March! 

We're always up to something at Brooklands!