We are re-scheduling our Talk for Writing in the Early Years Taster Morning for 24th March 2020. Get in touch via our training website to book: sandgateprimaryschool.co.uk/tfw/

Did you know that we employ 3 veterans because we appreciate the value they bring to our organisation? Our very own Mr James starred in a film for @VeteransWork & Office for Veterans' Affairs about changing perceptions of service leavers 👀👉youtu.be/_LCDtQGhuBk

This Sunday, we're trying to choose our in-school shortlist for this year's Rotary GB & Ireland #YoungWriter competition, and there is some TOUGH competition. Don't worry if you're not an in-school winner because you could still progress through the National Competition!

There are still places left on our Talk for Writing Taster Morning on 24th March 2020. The morning features two break-out sessions: one will focus on TfW in the Early Years and the other on developing truly independent writing in Upper Key Stage 2. Book via sandgateprimaryschool.co.uk/tfw

Reading is important! But don’t take our word for it... Mr James’ BFF, international super star author and former Children’s Laureate... Michael Rosen tells you why! 🧠 📚 #LoveReading Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷

On a beautiful sunny morning, our whole-school writing stimuli entitled 'Medals' is out and on display in our main corridor. Don't forget parents & family are invited to come and write with us on Friday - doors open from 8:30 to write with the children between 9-10 Talk for Writing

What a wonderful Talk for Writing Community Event we had on Friday morning, with over 130 attendees! Thanks so much if you attended or discussed ideas with your child at home and we look forward to the next event later this year!

This term, Stephen James & Miss Storey are running a First Aid Club for our children. First Aid is an important skill, so Mr James asked the longest serving SofS for Health & Chair Health and Social Care Committee to send a message to the children in our club! Thank you Sir Jeremy Hunt MP 🏫🏥 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫

We're throwing open our doors to teachers and leaders of English in local schools between 9-10 on Tuesday 17th March. See the attached invite for further details and get in touch if you'd like to attend this free event where you can discuss developing Talk for Writing in your school

Year 3 started fractions today... thinking about the relationship between PART and WHOLE. What would your answer to Mr. James’ feedback question be? For a bonus point... can you make a mathematical link to the song?! 🤘

Our Sport Relief mile... #SportRelief2020 Stephen James facebook.com/sandgateprimar…

We recently published an article in UKLA publication #English 4-11 about the power of author visits like our inspiring afternoon with Kᗩᖇᒪ ᑎOᐯᗩ 🕶. Free copies go to all UK Literacy Association members #areyouamemberyet?

We recently published an article in UKLA publication #English 4-11 about the power of author visits like our inspiring afternoon with Kᗩᖇᒪ ᑎOᐯᗩ 🕶 . Free copies go to all UK Literacy Association members #areyouamemberyet?

Regrettably our Come and Look event originally planned for tomorrow will need to be postponed until further notice:

This is just something I'm experimenting with - a series of writing prompts for your children stuck at home. If you like, I'll do more of them. A simple one to begin with! #writetogetherstaytogether #homeschooling #creativewriting #WritingRocks✍️😍☺️ writingrocks.bsky.social The Writing Web ✍🏾

⭐️ 10am tomorrow ⭐️ Join us for our first #MathsParty 🎉 Our brilliant maths specialists will be available to help. Email us at [email protected] or ask questions at #MathsEveryoneCanAtHome Can’t wait to see you there whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/

Please retweet - we are live every weekday morning from 9.30 for an hour of interactive literacy. Guest authors, poem of thew day by poets, blog writing, poetry, story and nonfiction.

Please share with other parents. If your work is not critical in the response to Coronavirus then please keep your child at home. #StayHomeSaveLives #coronavirus 👉 gov.uk/coronavirus

What an exciting conversation to be a part of UKLA

Our UKLA Regional Reps have put together a little video of their favourite UKLA books for #ReadingTogetherDay today. Take a look here youtu.be/ExecRA7dWdo you could not find a lovelier bunch of literacy enthusiasts and the books are pretty great too!