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The librarian at St Gabriel's School, Newbury tweeting on reading and creative writing.

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Summer Reading Challenge

Our challenge this term is to play Reading Bingo. Cards have been handed out to Years 7 and 8 with tasks instead of numbers. Junior pupils will receive their cards soon!

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From the school records: Easter 1949. Everywhere - but especially the chapel - was decorated with flowers; cherry blossom, daffodils and smaller flowers. The breakfast table was adorned with eggs and cards.

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On this day November 19th 1974: From the school log book
Sr. Muriel arrived on a visit to see the school. She is writing a thesis on the part played by women's religious communities in education. She was taken round the school and given various records to study.

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Remembrance Day: A quote from Wilfred Owen, one of the poets of the First World War.

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On This Day - November 6th 1950. Taken from the School Log Book.
"An expedition to Inkpen in the school bus. Two hills were scaled, one before lunch and one after. We then saw Inkpen church...in a setting of wintry trees and ploughed fields."

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On This Day in 1973 - Taken from the School Log Book

"3rd. November. All Hallowe'en Fancy Dress Party 6 - 8.30 pm. Entertainment by each form - dancing, games and supper."

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Year 7 are loving the collection of library books chosen for their forms! Reading for pleasure during form time this morning.

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The Library may be closed to students at present but books are still being distributed for pupils to enjoy. Here are some of Year 7 enjoying their library books during form time this morning.

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Apparently, I am Evie from the film 'The Mummy'. She may not be an explorer or an adventurer but Evie is proud to be a librarian. And she is pretty good at camel riding!

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Find your perfect summer read https://t.co/mRULvCEPX5

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Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell launches 'Creativity Summer Camp'

All-Star Line-Up!
Runs from 6-10 July
Find out more at:
https://t.co/Ed3gcJU7oz

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West Berkshire Libraries to start 'click and collect' service for borrowers from July 13th.

More details on West Berks. website.

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Who's been reading here this week?

This young wizard flew a car and was a wonderful goalkeeper!

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BBC News - Coronavirus: Author Michael Rosen told he 'might not wake up' https://t.co/Sa5SdKVFvU

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Michael Rosen
The much-loved author has been speaking to the BBC about his infection with Covid 19. Thankfully he continues to recover and @StGabsLibrary wish one of our favourite authors a speedy get well soon.

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Who's been reading here this week?

This wonderful Nanny is practically perfect!

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Who's been reading here? Last week, we had Goldilocks and Dorothy Gale (Wizard of Oz).

Who's been reading here today?
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Who’s been reading here?

This girl was swept away into a magical adventure!

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Who's been reading here?

A nice easy one to start with - I wonder how quickly our little people in Sandleford will solve this one?

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Desert Island Picture Books 10
An Angel Just Like Me - Mary Hoffman
Tyler can't understand why all the Christmas angels have pink faces. Even his best friend can't explain it. But a last minute present shows Tyler that there can be angels just like him. A Christmas favourite.