Summer fair fundraising at Ryders Hayes Primary School
OPEN TO SUGGESTION
Collect feedback on the day
‘We raised funds for Readerful’s Laura Robinson, chair of the
whole-school library’ Bridging the gap between decoding and effortless comprehension requires a lot of reading miles. Readerful is the new whole-school library from Oxford University Press, designed to get every child reading fluently once they have a good understanding of phonics. The series includes books for reading aloud to model fluency and independent reading, and books created specifically for struggling readers. It also offers online teaching support, such as classroom activities focused on fluency, CPD and best practice guidance. The books are packed with vital vocabulary, diverse characters, brilliant authors and illustrators, fascinating facts, playful poems and the spark that will make every child reach for the next one.
Friends of Ryders Hayes, says: ‘Our executive headteacher Sally Miner and headteacher Jaz Paul approached us to ask if we would fund the Readerful series for Years 3 and 4. We try to create a sense of excitement and energy around the things we buy and, having previously bought books for the school library, we were looking for a way to further support our young readers. The senior leadership team showed us examples of the books our children could be reading and we were impressed. We loved the concept of offering follow-on books related to the class stories. The books for those still building their reading skills looked just like those aimed at the more advanced readers. We agreed this was a good use of PTA funds.’
Place a jar, some Post-its and pens on the PTA information stall at your big events and encourage fair-goers to share their thoughts and suggestions. Emphasise the importance of balanced feedback, and encourage attendees to give positive
comments as well as constructive criticism. Assign a neutral person to review the submissions and
remove anything inappropriate if you think it will be beneficial. Letting people know you will
review their ideas at your fair debriefing meeting demonstrates your commitment to hearing and addressing their concerns. This simple approach can provide valuable insights for improving future events.
RECYCLE WEEK 14-20 OCTOBER Build a nation WISE WORDS
‘If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs,
it’s best to eat the biggest one first.’ – Mark Twain on when to tackle the hardest jobs
of recyclers Recycle Now, the national recycling campaign for England and Northern Ireland, is holding its annual Recycle Week 2024 from 14–20 October. The campaign aims to inspire people to recycle more of the right things more often. Primary schools in England and Northern
Ireland can sign up for an action pack to receive information and details about how to join in. By engaging pupils in fun and educational activities, Recycle Now hopes to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and encourage families to adopt more sustainable habits. Use the Recycling Locator tool to find out what you can recycle at home or in your area.
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