Peterchurch Primary School

Reading has a central position in the curriculum. The children are involved in a 'shared' reading approach which enables the pupils, in partnership with teachers, parents and other children to develop their reading skills. The children are encouraged to choose their own books to read - enjoyment being a priority. When children first begin to bring books home they are not expected to know every word but might enjoy 'reading' the pictures, or having the story read to them or reading the story together with someone. This method is supported by a structured phonic scheme, beginning with Letter Sounds in the lower school. Children will develop a sight vocabulary, through use of notices and books. All these form a good basis to encourage willing, competent readers.

Within the `Literacy Hour', there is an emphasis on teachers actually teaching the skills of reading with the onus for reading practice to be for parents. Your children will still be reading in school but in groups and as a class or in silent reading. Individualised listening to reading must be done every night at home to ensure the skills being taught in school are reinforced. Children will change their reading books on a Monday only. The teacher will keep the book overnight to check the appropriateness, record it and check that reading of the previous book has taken place. Books will then be sent out again on Tuesday. Younger children will be able to choose up to three books as the teacher feels appropriate. Reading books need to come into school every day as the children will be involved in silent reading and shared reading.

School Bookclub
We run a book-club from which children can order. Information and order forms are sent out monthly. We hold an occasional Book Fair in school.

Library
Our school Library is open every Friday afternoon between 12.30 - 3.30 p.m. during term-time.

It is open to all children from birth to the end of Primary School age who attend this school or live in the local area. We require a completed registration form from each child before books can be borrowed.

Peterchurch Primary School