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Please find attached information regarding a family and 10K run which will be taking place at Knowsley Safari Park on Sunday 15th March.
The race is organised by the Running Bee Foundation and any profits generated from this race will be re-invested back into Knowsley to support health-related activities for community groups in the area.
This year, World Book Day is on Thursday 5th March 2020 and to celebrate we will be running events throughout “World Book Day Month”. These include participating in the “reading revolution” and nationwide event that is
“Share a million Stories”.
Reading for pleasure is in decline, so we want to boost it back up, raise awareness and spark millions of imaginations.
Schools, bookshops, libraries, businesses and homes nationwide are invited to join in with the fun nationwide social event to enjoy the pleasures of reading and SHARE A STORY on World Book Day… and every day. Spending just 10 minutes a day reading and sharing stories with children can make a crucial difference to their outcome and it’s fun for all involved. You can read together anywhere and everywhere, from breakfast to bedtime! In the park, on the train, on the sofa, on a plane – reading and sharing stories can happen anywhere at any time.
This year we need YOUR help to SHARE A MILLION STORIES during World Book Day month.
Activity 1: Reading Bingo Challenge (in partnership with EFC)
There are 14 different coloured football shirts on the bingo challenge sheet. Every time a child completes a challenge on a shirt, they are working their way towards being entered for both individual and school prizes by scoring a goal. For every 5 goals (5 books) a child scores, our school will be entered to win an activity day from Everton in the Community such as glow in the dark dodgeball or day of football coaching for the school. We will also be looking for pupils that have made progression with their reading, read in adventurous locations and those who have tried to complete the most challenges.
Children need to record the books they have read in the table on the back of their bingo card so we can gather information on the selection of books read. You can also tweet us photos of your child reading using @eastcroftpark and tag EFC in using @eitc or use the hashtag #efcreaders.
Your child’s bingo card, and photos of adventurous reading, must be returned to their teacher on 5th March where it will be entered into the competition. Winners will be announced week commencing 25th March 2020.
Also attached to this post is a list of the top 25 books for your child’s age range, as voted for by the nation, to start you off in your challenge.
Activity 2: Dress up!
On World Book Day, we invite children to dress up as a character from a book they’ve shared as part of the Reading Bingo challenge. Please don’t go to any great expense: home-made costumes are always that bit more fun!
Look out for more events to be confirmed during World Book Week. We look forward to seeing the children participate in this annual event with their usual sense of fun and enthusiasm!
As always, thanks for your continued support.
Mrs G Hudson
Deputy Head teacher/English Leader
"NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS THAN YOUR BEST"
Make Time for yourself this New Year with FREE creative courses
If your 2020 resolution is to make time for yourself then you won’t want to miss Knowsley Council’s ’10 Ways to Wellbeing’ FREE creative courses.
The free sessions with professional artists are open to all adults and will give you the chance to explore a range of creative arts including creative writing/ storytelling, photography, drama, drawing or visual arts.
Part of Knowsley’s ‘10 Ways to Wellbeing’ the courses, which will run over 4 weeks, will provide the opportunity to learn a new skill and make new friends while making time for yourself.
The ’10 Ways’ are simple actions and activities which if done regularly can make a real difference to how you feel and cope with life’s ups and downs.
Storytelling/Creative Writing
Join our creative writing course and let your imagination flow. Learn how to write a compelling piece, be it a poem, short story or lyrics to a song!
Wednesdays at 6pm to 8pm
Stockbridge Leisure Centre, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, L28 1AB
29th January
5th February
12th February
19th February
Thursdays 6pm to 8pm
New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TT
30th January
6th February
13th February
20th February
Drawing for Health: Four Pictures Make Your Story
Using different styles of drawing, you will work on four related pictures, which will build over the four sessions, to tell a story of your life experiences. These sessions are all about understanding and telling your own stories through pictures.
You don’t have to have drawing skills already, we will show you the way!
Saturday mornings 10.30am-12.30pm
Kirkby Resource Centre, James Holt Avenue, Kirkby, L32 5TD
1st February
8th February
15th February
22nd February
Visual Arts
Experience how visual arts can make a positive difference to your mood while learning to express yourself creatively. Learn the power of abstract painting and how to mix basic colours and complementary colours to create your own colourful masterpiece.
Friday mornings 11am to 1pm
St George’s Church, Primrose Drive, Huyton L36 8DW
7th February
14th February
21st February
28th February
Photography taster course
Learn how the power of photography can improve your mental wellbeing whilst connecting with the world around you.
All sessions start and finish in the libraries but will involve visits to local parks to explore the natural environment.
Saturday mornings 10.30am to 12.30pm
Huyton Library Culture Hub, Civic Way, Huyton L36 9GD
7th March
14th March
21st March
28th March
Prescot Library, Prescot Shopping Centre, Aspinall Street, L34 5GA
4th April
11th April
18th April
25th April
Drama techniques
Join a practitioner from Imaginarium Theatre as they introduce simple drama techniques to improve health and wellbeing. Learn how physical movement and expression can help you feel better, increase confidence and improve your mood. No previous drama experience is necessary.
Fridays 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Bryer Road Community Centre, Bryer Road, Prescot L35 5DW
6th, March
13th, March
20th March
27th March 2020
No previous experience is necessary, you just need to bring a lot of enthusiasm!
Register your interest for any of these courses by contacting Knowsley Culture Development and Events Service on 0151 443 5353 or emailing katy.mcloughlin@knowsley.gov.uk