During the summer of 2006, Ferham Primary
School hosted a Goldilocks and the Three Bears themed teddy
bears' picnic.
This was a school library event funded by the Big Lottery
(as part of Every
Child Matters) and supported by Sure
Start, Bookstart
and Family
Programmes.
Around 25 families whose children attend Ferham Primary
School took part; the day consisted of story-telling, games,
and activities with prizes and goodie bags, including two
story books for each family. The emphasis was on learning
in a fun, safe environment with both children and parents/carers
enjoying books, stories and creative activities centred
on the traditional story Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
School staff, librarian Lorraine Kiryluk & learning
mentor Barbara Hector extended thanks to all who attended
and gratefully acknowledged the help of staff from Sure
Start, Bookstart and Family Programmes, who made sure the
day was a great success. Another event was planned for spring
2007, with the same partners.
In 2005 the school secured Big Lottery funding to provide
a library facility, and since then has built up a sound
base of young readers who, along with their parents/carers,
daily access the out of hours service. The message that
reading is for life has encouraged many parents to reawaken
their love of books; sharing a good story before bedtime
also helps bonding and establishes a routine with their
child.
Along with other initiatives, the promotion of reading
for pleasure has boosted literacy levels of many pupils.
The school was recently inspected by Ofsted and achieved
a good rating, with special mention of the before and after-school-hours
provision.
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