We have been fully embracing the spirit of the season in our library over the last month.  Mrs. Kennedy and our Reading Champions have been busy decorating the library, sorting out all our favourite seasonal reads and we have even been visited by Elf on the Shelf who has had a great time.  The lunch and break time club has been packed with students building confidence and social communication skills by playing a range of traditional games - learning to win or lose with a smile... Well, we're getting there with that one!  Mrs. Kennedy has also been using the special Librarian's Network to communicate with Father Christmas and made sure all the letters from our students dropped into the box were answered. Finally, last Friday our Reading Champions were rewarded for all their hard work this term by spending time together enjoying a film, hot chocolate and some tasty snacks. 

Elf on the Library Shelf

Each day Buddy the Elf arrives in the library with a new story and characters for our students to enjoy.   So far we have had:

• The Gingerbread Man, 3 Little Pigs, The Wizard of OZ,
  Jack and the Beanstalk, Thomas The Tank Engine,
  Cinderella, Snapper.

The students really enjoyed visiting each day to see what Buddy had brought them.

Feeling a bit sad at the thought of the library without its festive colours? 

Don't worry, we have a plan!  In January we will be picking up on the positive energy of the New Year.  There will be a box ready to collect all our wishes for 2026 for ourselves, our loved ones and the world beyond school. We will be sharing these as part of a big display to help us focus on the possibilities of the year ahead. We will be asking our Reading Champions for their help once more, decorating the library with the theme of the Chinese New Year - 2026 is the year of the horse, not just any year of the horse, but the Fire Horse.  So, lots to look forward to, see you all in January.

Mrs. Kennedy & Mrs. Sugden

Extended Learning:  Engaging with a range of stories provides lots of learning opportunities.  Please remember that we have our own youtube channel where you’ll find a wide of stories to enjoy. Listening to stories can help boost reading and language skills;         

• spark your imagination and stimulate curiosity
• help your brain, social skills and communication skills develop
• help learn new words as you read. Subconsciously, you will absorb information on how to structure sentences and how to use words and other language features effectively
• help with develop understanding of how to read, modelling pacing, proper intonation (using voice for expression) and correct pronunciation  whilst immersing children in stories
• help develop comprehension skills – a crucial part of reading
• help inspire a love of books and reading – a life-long learning tool

We will be posting two new stories on Thursday 1^st January.  The stories this month are   

On Monday we held the annual Meadow’s Got Talent event.  After a series of auditions the 10 finalists performed in the Main Hall to a live audience whilst all classes watched via a live stream.  The final saw dancing, acting, storytelling and the standard was incredibly high.  Congratulations to all the finalists and an extra well done to the overall winner.

WINNERS OF MEADOWS GOT TALENT 2025

1st place - The Sailors - Class RS 
2nd place - The Unstoppable Duo George 6MS & Stanley 6AP
3rd Place - Daniel 9AA

Here is the latest video update from Mr Cunningham, Headteacher.

Uploaded Tuesday 16.12.25