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Young readers look for their X Factor book
Year 8 students from three Swindon secondary schools will discover more
about five books over the summer before returning in September to debate,
discuss and present their views before voting for their best read.
Some of the GR8 participants from The Ridgeway, Isambard and Nova Hreod
The five books selected are Maggot reading for pleasure ethos is further
Moon by Sally Gardner, Wonder developed.
Kumon’s maths and by RJ Palacio, Ketchup Clouds by “There was a sense of anticipation
English study programmes Annabel Pitcher, Pig Heart Boy by at the end of the launch of the project,
Malorie Blackman and Oranges in the students couldn’t wait to get stuck
work to build your child’s No Man’s Land by Elizabeth Laird. into the books.”
confidence and inspire a The winning book will be decided Ridgeway student Sam Lewis said:
passion for learning. by secret ballot and students will have “I’m excited to read books I wouldn’t
the chance of talking to the winning normally read – and that’s not a bad
Contact your local Instructor New author over Skype. thing.”
for a Free Assessment. centre The project is organised by learning Fellow student Eleanor Gascoigne
Swindon West Study Centre now resources managers at The Ridgeway added: “I’m looking forward to read-
Mayumi Lewis 0800 854 714 School, Isambard School and Nova ing the books. They are not ones that I
Classes held at Freshbrook Community Centre, open Hreod. Sarah Day from The Ridgeway would normally choose based on their
Worsley Road, Freshbrook, Swindon SN5 8LY
said: “The students will be able to cover, so I’m ready to be impressed.”
kumon.co.uk cascade their views and experiences See more comments and images at:
within their schools ensuring that the www.bit.ly/gr8debate013
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