Reading
It is our intent at Burlington Junior School to provide pupils with a high-quality education in Reading so that children are able to read fluently with confidence.
We intend to encourage all pupils to read widely across both fiction and non-fiction to develop their knowledge of themselves, the world in which they live, to establish an appreciation and love of reading, to gain knowledge across the curriculum and develop their comprehension skills.
Further information
Reading curriculum posts
Book in a Box Competition – 2020
Our annual Book in a Box Competition has returned for World Book Day and we have some wonderful entries. There are books from the traditional tales, to [...]
Bread Making – Year 5
Today the pupils have been busy doing DT (Design and Technology) and the topic this term is bread making. The children learn lots of skills from DT, [...]
Stay and Read
Each term we have Stay and Read in every year group. This is an opportunity for parents and carers to come into their child's class and have [...]
Poetry Competition
Our annual poetry competition took place last term. The children put a lot of effort into their recital. However the winner was Class 7 with a poem [...]
Murton Park Visit – Year 4
On Thursday 28th and Friday 29th of November, Year Four attended a Roman experience day at Murton Park, York. While there, they took part in a variety [...]
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“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”
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“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”
“Since implementation of Class Dojo we are much more aware of the things that happen whilst at school. Also the Dojo Points System is a great way to monitor progress.”
“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”
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‘nature’ programme.”
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“In English and mathematics, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), remember what they have learned over time.”
“Leaders are passionate about ensuring that all pupils receive the education they deserve.”
“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“Furthermore, leaders invite pupils to attend afterschool sessions to help them catch up quickly.”
“The best thing about Burlington Junior School is the lessons are fun and interesting and we always learn something new.”
“Daily phonics lessons and extra support in the afternoon take place for pupils who are at the early stages of reading.”
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“Pupils take home books that match their phonics ability. This helps them to become confident and fluent readers.”
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“All 3 of my children are very happy at this school”.
“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”
“Leaders strive to develop a curriculum that engages and inspires pupils.”
“Communication with parents has improved recently, Class Dojo is a good addition. Good to see the topics for this half-term.”
“Leaders are keen to ‘sow the seeds of interest’ regarding careers.”
“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”
“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
“Behaviour and attendance continue to improve throughout school.”
“Good transition from Year 4- 5. My child is in a smaller class, well supported in English and Maths. Nurtured and settled.”
