HOME THISTLEY HOUGH ACADEMY ACADEMIC SCHOOL LIFE PARENTS CONTACT NEWS Celebrating International School Library Month At Thistley Hough Academy we’re encouraging students to get more involved in reading this month in celebration of International School Library Month. The theme for this year focuses on “Fairy Tales and Folk Tales Around the World”, and it’s perfect for encouraging students to visit their own school libraries. There are many types of fiction and nonfiction books to browse in our library to help students get lost in a good book. Reading is a great way to improve vocabulary and is built into the school curriculum. Our English classes allow students to develop critical reading skills by studying a range of texts from different historical and social backgrounds, depending on their school year. Some of the exciting texts students will have the opportunity to study at Thistley Hough Academy include: Long Way Down Ghost Boys Of Mice and Men Animal Farm A Christmas Carol All texts are from a range of genres, from poetry to drama, and more, it’s important to allow students to start reading different texts to aid their development. School libraries are a big part of supporting them in this process. The library is a fantastic place for students to let their imagination run wild. There is a certain magic to the library that unlocks creativity. When you enter the library, you are surrounded by books piled high from different places around the world. By reading a variety of texts, students are able to develop their worldly knowledge because books allow you to experience different country’s cultures. It encourages students to challenge existing stereotypes in the world and helps them to form their own opinions about what it means to be inclusive in society. Fun fact: The largest libraries in the world are the Library of Congress in Washington D.C and London’s British Library which hold an incredible 170 million items from almost every language and faith group in the world. Reading also teaches students about how they learn and encourages them to embrace the different learning styles. Whether they are a Literal, Visual, Kinesthetic or Auditory learner a school library has a variety of materials to support them. We aim to help all our students to make sure they are constantly developing their reading skills, so they can become perceptive communicators who are able to read with a high level of technical accuracy. If you’d like to your read more, we’ve listed below the nearest local libraries which have a great selection of books for you to borrow. Stoke Library City Central Library Clayton Library Bentilee Library Longton Library You can learn more helpful information about our school curriculum at: https://www.thistleyhoughacademy.org.uk/curriculum/ and if you want to find more details and resources about International School Library Month, visit: https://iasl-online.org/ISLM. Home Principals Welcome Reports and Data Policies Parents’ Handbook Academy Council Religious Education Physics Physical Education Performing Arts Music Modern Languages Mathematics History Geography Food Studies Enrichment Homework Medical Conditions Parents Pay Pastoral Prospectus Supporting your child Careers Pathway Facilities SEN CET Contact us Email Login Homework Calendar PARENTS HANDBOOK PARENT PAY CALENDAR CONTACT US Thistley Hough Academy, Thistley Hough, Penkhull, ST4 5JJ. Thistley Hough Academy is operated by Creative Education Trust, which is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales no 7617529. Registered Office: 7 Sicilian Avenue, London WC1A 2QR. Creative Education Trust is a charity, regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5JJ T: 01782 883 500 E: enquiries@thistleyhoughacademy.org.uk To report a student absence, please dial: 01782 883 500 © Thistley Hough Academy 2021 Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Designed by