'The librarians saw something in me my own parents did not see. That is the only reason I am where I am today.' We are completely in love with this brilliant piece from Kelly Yang about the magic of libraries, and how they changed her life: booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

Dear Cockshut Hill School #Careers in publishing. If you love books and tech take a look Penguin Books UK Working in Technology in a creative industry youtu.be/bsHBEPFqfBo via YouTube

Dear Cockshut Hill School check out this website by Simon & Schuster UK for free reads and the latest books for teens. Please be aware this site is for 14+ years students. #readingforpleasure #WorldBookDay2021 #literacy

We have been advising students to do this for years Cockshut Hill School , we are a school that likes to be ahead of the curve. #nothingbutthebest #readingforpleasure This is a great tip for EAL students too. #Birminghamschools Warning, once you start you can't stop. #subtitleaddict

Turning on subtitles while children are watching TV can double their chances of becoming proficient readers. It's a quick, simple and free way to make TV time, reading time. turnonthesubtitles.org/parents #edutwitter #TurnOnTheSubtitles

#greatschoollibraries #sla #literacy #readingforpleasure #birminghamreads #literacy #goodschools #librariesmatter #booksmatter

What #WorldBookDay is all about... World Book Day celebrates the chance to change lives through a love of books and shared reading. Whether you're discovering your first book, or your shelves are full, we know that sharing stories for ten minutes a day makes a big difference.📚

Cockshut Hill School Day 4 Masked Reader: Number 8: The Koala that could by CoffeeBot #WorldBookDay - cockshuthill.org.uk/2021/03/01/mas…

Dear Cockshut Hill School please enjoy this video from Bournville BookFest on #WorldBookDay2021 @StevenLenton 📚Steven Butler📚 reading is funny & magical plus they give some #Career advice. Future illustrators should also see @PathwaysINTO 🥳 youtu.be/fLxWBz-DyEA

Dear Cockshut Hill School don't forget to read this weeks edition of First News 🗞️❤️💙 for the latest on the budget, going back to school and a 6 legged puppy. RaynahThCHS & @MissBetts_CHS Thx #literacy #readingforpleasure #BirminghamSchools Journo Resources #careers advice in journalism

On #IWD2021, I want to acknowledge some brilliant women I am lucky enough to work & be friends with. I am so grateful for their support, honest words & belief in me! So thank you: @MissBetts_CHS, Chanel Knight, RaynahThCHS, @CHS_TandL, ᗩᗰYᗪOᗯᗪIᑎG, among many, many others!

Dear Cockshut Hill School Don't forget to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay GoPro: International Women's Day - We Are Women youtu.be/6i0A2nkjI9g via YouTube #NothingButTheBest #Careers

Libraries will be a vital source for children in overcoming the learning barriers caused by COVID-19. Our research shows that children and young people who use the school library have, on average, higher mental wellbeing scores than those don't. CILIP

Dear Cockshut Hill School year 11's and alumni, please take a look at this writing comp supported by WritingWestMidlands to find new northern writers, of non fiction and fiction. There is a bursary on offer and mentoring. #literacy #BAME #diversity #writers newwritingnorth.com/a-writing-chan…

Do you know a young person aged 14 -20 who loves to write? Join us on Saturday 27th March for an afternoon of exploring the publishing industry and the world of professional writers. Find out more and book: buff.ly/3cgs92A

Doing some research for my new literacy groups after Easter 🤔 - really like this as an idea #OURfp @CHS_TandL @MissBetts_CHS Library

Staff books ahoy. Thanks Ms Brown for your donation. If you would like to borrow any of these books or anything else from the staff CPD section, then pop up to the library. Also please return what you have, thanks 😬❤️

Thank you so much Alison Tarrant from School Library Association (SLA) for writing this brilliant top 10 tips for creating an unforgettable school library, very useful and inspiring #lifechanginglibraries booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu… Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell BookTrust CLPE

Thank you for my farewell and good luck basket @CHS_Year10 Miss Stallard & Performing Arts at Cockshut Hill Tara #nothingbutthebestcolleagues will miss you with all my ❤️ 🤩 #librarysupportersarethebest

Dear Cockshut Hill School thank you for making my time at the hill special. I had the privilege of watching little sparks turn into great flames of talent. 🏆And a special thank you to all the staff at the hill too, the friendliest bunch on the planet. Good bye & Good luck ☘️📚😍🎺