Monday 17 October 2011


Booked Up was launched in 2007, inspired by the Bookstart and Booktime programmes, which give free book packs to babies and reception-aged children respectively. During the first four years of the programme, Booked Up has given a free book to over 2.5 million children in England.
Booked Up is generously supported by children’s book publishers and funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

The programme is run by Booktrust, an independent charity dedicated to encouraging people of all ages and cultures to engage with books. Visit  the Booktrust website to find out more.
Booked Up’s goal is to encourage reading for pleasure and independent choice. Year 7 students choose their free book from a list of specially selected titles.



Once again, the Librarians registered TRS and organized the selection and ordering of the books. We hope the Year 7s enjoy their selection. If you like the look of any of the Booked Up books, copies of all the titles are held in the Discovery Library for borrowing.

http://www.bookedup.org.uk/

Monday 10 October 2011

Word of the Week Winners
War Memorial Library :
DILAPIDATED
Adjective
Falling to pieces: in a state of disrepair: shabby.
chosen by Jonah Haffner (12KE)
 Discovery Library :
HYPOCHONDRIAC
Noun
Someone who often claims to be ill when ailments may be imaginary.
chosen by Lewis Faturoti (9TH)


Tuesday 4 October 2011

Recent Word of the Week Winners



War Memorial Library :


SUBVERSIVE
Noun (can also be used as an adjective)
A person who seeks to overthrow as government or legally constituted institution, usually by force or violence.
chosen by Mr. Merrony (English Department)

VERISIMILITUDE
Noun
Something that has the appearance of being true or real.
chosen by Maisie Jones (10BY)

Discovery Library :

ENTHUSIASM
Noun
A strong liking or interest in. Eagerness
chosen by Jasmine Silk (9BC)

 
YARDSTICK 
Noun
Standard against which to judge other people or things.
chosen by Connor Else (7SH)