Class 4 had a fantastic Reading Week!
We loved sharing our favourite stories from home and talking about the books that inspire us. Everyone especially enjoyed spending time in our new cosy library space, reading together and listening to a wonderful story with Mr. Pickles.
Friday was World Mental Health Day so to get us thinking about this, Year 3 spent some time in crew playing Pictionary to share the activities that they do which they feel are good for their mental health. Then we all chose one of these suggestions to take away and try for ourselves.
Friday’s RE lesson followed on from our previous lesson which taught us all about the story of The Exodus which is the reason for the Jewish celebration of Pesach (Passover). In this lesson we learnt about how Jews celebrate this special occasion together with a special meal called the Seder, where each item of the meal represents a different part of the story.
Why not ask us why they prepare lamb on the bone, a hard boiled egg and eat matzah (flat bread made without yeast)? Or, you could ask us why they dip sweet leaves into salted water and eat a bitter herb?
To help us prepare for our next writing project, Year 3 had a fun and exciting lesson looking at all the features of a non-fiction text and thinking about how we will include these features in our writing over the next few weeks. To warm up we played Splat the Word Class and Sort the Sentences … then we took a look at all of the non-fiction books we have in our classroom before working in teams to annotate the features we could see in our model text. Well done, boys and girls – you all worked so hard and we all got smart, too!
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What an amazing week we’ve had at Green Top!
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With Reading Week in full swing, our XP Outdoors sessions took inspiration from the story The Dot. The story celebrates creativity and the idea of “just make a mark and seeing where it takes you.” Inspired by this message, we decided to make our own mark — quite literally — by creating something special in one of our outdoor areas.
Today class 8 have supported mental health by wearing something yellow.
A dream that began with a handful of students and a shared love of reading has blossomed into a beautiful new library at Green Top School in Thorne – and now the team behind it are inviting the community to help keep it growing.
The new library, officially opened this week, was the result of months of planning, creativity, and fundraising led by students and their teacher Mrs Becky Knowles, with vital support from the Friends of Green Top. The launch event brought together families, staff, and community partners, with special guests including representatives from XP Trust and Councillor Mark Houlbrook.
“This has been such a special project to lead,” said Miss Rebecca Knowles, who worked with students throughout the process. “Our children have shown true commitment – from fundraising and planning the space to hosting the opening event. None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our Friends of Green Top, who helped make our dream a reality. The new library represents everything we believe in at Green Top: collaboration, compassion, and a love of learning.”
The library’s transformation was captured in a short film created by students, showcasing how the project grew from an idea into a lasting legacy for the school. Now, Green Top is launching an ongoing book drive to ensure the shelves remain full of stories that inspire.
“We’re asking anyone in the community who can to donate books suitable for children aged up to 11,” said Headteacher Kelly Overson. “Whether it’s a much-loved favourite from home or a new title, every donation will help more children experience the joy of reading. We’re so proud of what our students and community have achieved and we’d love everyone to be part of the next chapter.”
The book drive was inspired in part by the generosity of author Phil Sheppard, who attended the library’s opening and donated a wonderful collection of books to help launch the space. His contribution reflects the spirit of the project – bringing people together through reading and shared values.
Donations can be made by bringing books directly to Green Top School reception or by contacting the school. The appeal is ongoing, with all donations helping to strengthen the school’s reading culture and provide new stories for generations of learners to come.
The Green Top library now stands not just as a place to read – but as a reminder of what can be achieved when a community comes together with imagination, compassion, and purpose.
How to donate
Bring books (reading age up to 11) directly to Green Top School reception, or contact the school office [email protected]
World Mental Health Day!
A huge well done to those who took part in the first LKS2 Legacy tournament at Owston Park. It is safe to say that all the children had a great time and demonstrated fantastic sportsmanship. I was particularly impressed with the courage and confidence in those children who do not play football outside of school. Well done for reaching the QUARTER FINALS against some very strong teams.
