What an amazing half term it has been. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Extreme Reading Challenge. It has been incredible to see the exciting adventures your reading has taken you.
Infant and Junior winners will be announced this Friday.
Have a lovely Christmas!
Keeeeeeeeeeeep Reading 🙂
Mrs Riches
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