On Tuesday mornings before school, an enthusiastic group of students has been meeting to discuss their favourite books. The book club has been trialed this term with predominantly 4th class students and is run by John Colet parent Liz K.
The children are learning how to engage in a discussion where opinions differ on everything from how to pronounce Magog through to whether or not books should be made into movies.
There have been some entertaining debates and insightful commentary but most of all, lots of laughs.
The best thing about book club is hearing other people’s views on a book. You get to hear a different perspective that you may never have learnt on your own.
We learn about new books.
“It teaches you to share your ideas in a way that you usually wouldn t do at school.
In the final session this term, the children brought in a book to swap with another member for the holidays; enabling the children to maintain their connectedness through the break.
There is a very long list of books the children want to cover next term! The plan is to build on book week and look at books by Belinda Murrell and Mark Greenwood, as well as another book from the Septimus Heap Series.
To register your interest for next term, talk to Liz or 4th class teacher Mrs Tomicki. Priority will be given to existing members.
