Extreme Reading Challenge

Story shared by Jess Riches
on November 1, 2018

English, EYFS, The Penpol Times, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

What a fantastic start to our Extreme Reading Challenge! You have certainly been very busy over the holidays. It is fantastic to see you all enjoying reading and coming up with creative ideas, from reading upside down to reading on top of roof tops. I cannot wait to see what you come up with next.

Reading at the top of Scafell Pike. At 3210ft (978m), the highest point in England.

Keep the pictures coming in! Don’t forget to email them to reading@penpol.cornwall.sch.uk

Mrs Riches

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