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The Summer Reading Challenge starts online TODAY!
We welcome one and all into the magical Story Garden.
Are you up for the Challenge?
Our green-fingered friends and a couple of magical garden creatures are ready to go. So pick your fave (we promi… read more
20 June 2025
The Winter Mini Challenge begins Sunday 1st December!
The Marvellous Makers are back for another awesome reading challenge.
If you took part in Summer Reading Challenge, welcome back! Keep up your amazing work by adding another reading… read more
29 November 2024
"Write a story you would love to read."
BBC's 500 Words, the UK's largest children's writing competition for children aged 5-11 returns from Tuesday 24 September to Friday 8 November 2024.
There are two age categories: 5-7 year-olds and 8-11 year-… read more
24 September 2024
COMPETITION CLOSED.
This Winter Mini Challenge, we’re inviting primary school classes to create a dazzling reading display showcasing what you read over the holidays. The more imaginative the display, the better!
Prizes:
Grand Prize: Book bundle… read more
17 December 2023
The Winter Mini Challenge has begun!
We’ve teamed up with Youth Sport Trust once more and the superstar team are back for another awesome reading challenge.
If you took part in Summer Reading Challenge, welcome back! Keep up your amazi… read more
1 December 2023
Meet… Naveen!
Naveen is always cheering people on and encouraging everyone to get involved in games at the playground, he's super patient which makes him a great leader!
With Cosmo the cat by his side, Naveen enjoys creating exciting activities … read more
25 June 2023
