'We were all delighted with your wonderful children, how good they were and how well they participated.'
School Visitor
Twenty excited pupils from Somerford Primary School went on a four hundred and fifty pound book buying spree at Waterstones, Castle Point. The pupils were chosen as representatives from across the school’s year groups one to six. The representatives then canvased their fellow pupils on chosing and compiling a list of books they’d like to read.
The book buying spree was made possible by a £450 grant from the Siobhan Dowd Trust, a small charity set up with the stated aim of ‘bringing books to the children who need them most’. The charity was established by the author Siobhan Dowd, who died at the age of 47 in April 2007. Over the years, Siobhan’s lasting legacy has enabled hundreds of children to develop and enjoy reading for pleasure.
Given the vast range of children’s books on offer at Waterstones. The children were able to enjoy a morning of browsing and selecting the seventy one books they finally purchased.
The £450 grant for reading for pleasure books was a much needed boost that the school is wishing to build upon going forward. (September 2022)
For more information on the Siobhan Trust please go online at: www.siobhandowdtrust.com
We would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who kindly donated to our Jubilee Wood Appeal fund. With your help we have planted up a variety of native trees to create a wild wood and wildlife haven to be enjoyed for generations to come.