Summer library news and reading lists
The Summer 2024 Reading Lists are ready, and now available on My School Portal.
Some titles have been added to each list, many remain the same, as they are such excellent tales. Please use these as a starting point for further exploration, not a compulsory list.
Websites such as:
and bookshops will offer further inspiration. Of course, our public libraries remain a treasure trove of amazing books and their Reading Challenge is a splendid activity for the Summer.
Finally, you will find below a link to First News. The Library subscribes to this weekly current affairs magazine, and the boys have been given free access to its digital format over the holidays. Please read the letter and follow the link to access the material.
Happy reading!
Mrs Brill
Head of Classics / Head of Year 6 / Librarian
Congratulations! The Pilgrims' School has successfully opted into First News free Summer Reading.
First News is the leading source of news and news-based learning for children. It is age-appropriate (aimed at 7 to 14-year-olds but accessible for all ages), impartial and helps keep kids reading and developing their critical literacy skills.
We love using First News in the classroom and are thrilled to offer all The Pilgrims School students a free First News digital subscription over the summer holidays. It’s packed with fun and educational content that will keep minds active and entertained all summer long.
- First News digital is available via an app and includes:
- Daily news stories which children can read, listen and react to. These include reports on the Euros, the Summer Olympics, and the upcoming general election.
The latest issue of the newspaper and many past issues
Weekly polls to vote on
The latest episodes of Sky Kids FYI weekly news show
Fun puzzles and games: great for improving vocabulary
Tips & Talking points for parents and carers to help you talk about tricky topics with your children
Click here for our school's unique access link.
