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Welcome to the World of Norm- Jonathan Meres visits Primary 4s!

March 4th, 2015 by

World of Norm author Jonathan Meres visited Sanderson’s Wynd Primary today for an energetic talk to Primary 4s from all over the Ross High Cluster. The exciting event was part of Ross Rocks Reading and was attendend by 225 pupils from 7 primary schools, including Saltoun, Humbie, Pencaitland, Macmerry, Windygoul, St. Martin’s and Sanderson’s Wynd.

After entertaining pupils with his rich sense of humour, Jonathan introduced Norm to pupils, emphasizing that he’s a character they can relate to. He also read  a funny chapter (which he likes to call Chapter 12) from his latest book, The World of Norm: Must Be Washed Separately.

Pupils were able to ask Jonathan questions about being an author before finally having their books signed by him.

Many pupils left comments on our message board for Jonathan after the event. You can find a selection of them below:

You gave me more inspiration to read! ~Lennon

Keep writing the World of Norm books because I really enjoy reading them!  John M.

Now I’m going to read all of your books. ~ Sean

I can’t wait to read one of your books! Thank you so much. Lauren

You made me more enthusiastic to read the World of Norm. ~Ben

Well done, Jonny. You are my favourite author in the whole world! Sharon

You are sometimes really hilarious (and maybe a little bit rude)! ~Zoe

You are the first author I have ever met and you’re really funny! Leanna

You’re cool and I love your books! Beth

You and your books are really funny! Thank you for coming. Ishbel

 

If you would like to learn more about Jonathan Meres and his books, check out his website here:

http://www.jonathanmeres.com/

Happy reading!

Posted in Humbie Primary School, Macmerry Primary School, Pencaitland Primary School, Saltoun Primary School, Sanderson's Wynd Primary School, St. Martin's Primary School, Windygoul Primary School | | | 1 Comments

RRR Book Lending Stations

December 14th, 2014 by

Book lending stations have appeared in several locations throughout the Ross Cluster now. In Macmerry you can borrow and exchange books at the Butcher’s. There is another lending station at the Winton Arms in Pencaitland. In Tranent there are lending stations at Bissett and Steedman, the library, Meadowmill Sports Centre and Recharge. We are very grateful to all of these businesses and groups for supporting our reading initiative!

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Macmerry P7s setting up their lending library at the local butcher’s

Posted in Elphinstone Primary School, Humbie Primary School, Macmerry Primary School, Ormiston Primary School, Pencaitland Primary School, Ross High School, Saltoun Primary School, Sanderson's Wynd Primary School, St. Martin's Primary School, Windygoul Primary School | | | Comments Off on RRR Book Lending Stations

The Book You Write: Earth, Wind and Fire

November 19th, 2014 by

There is an amazing story that is being written with the help of pupils in the Ross High Cluster. Primary 4P at Sanderson’s Wynd love the story so far! The first two chapters can be found here: http://thebookyouwrite.blogspot.co.uk/

The Book You Write

Check out the story and submit your ideas before the 30th of November to see if they are included in Chapter 3!

Posted in Elphinstone Primary School, Humbie Primary School, Macmerry Primary School, Ormiston Primary School, Pencaitland Primary School, Ross High School, Saltoun Primary School, Sanderson's Wynd Primary School, St. Martin's Primary School, Windygoul Primary School | | | Comments Off on The Book You Write: Earth, Wind and Fire

Ross Rocks Reading Launch Video

September 17th, 2014 by

What was our launch event actually like? Here’s your chance to find out!

Posted in Elphinstone Primary School, Humbie Primary School, Macmerry Primary School, Ormiston Primary School, Pencaitland Primary School, Ross High School, Saltoun Primary School, Sanderson's Wynd Primary School, St. Martin's Primary School, Windygoul Primary School | | | Comments Off on Ross Rocks Reading Launch Video

Ross Rocks Reading Launch

September 11th, 2014 by

Ross Rocks Reading is an exciting and innovative challenge for Ross High Cluster schools and their communities to get more involved with  reading. During the launch of the initiative on Tuesday, the 9th of September, community members and pupils came together to share the books that they have been reading and what books they are looking forward to reading.

 

 

 

Posted in Elphinstone Primary School, Humbie Primary School, Launch, Macmerry Primary School, Ormiston Primary School, Pencaitland Primary School, Ross High School, Saltoun Primary School, Sanderson's Wynd Primary School, St. Martin's Primary School, Windygoul Primary School | tagged | | 3 Comments