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Author of the Month for April
Terry Pratchett was born on 28th April 1948. Unfortunately, in the latter part of his life he suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and died on the 12th March 2015(Aged 66). He spent most of his life in Somerset, writing books, where he enjoyed growing carnivorous plants and thought the world could use more orang-utans!!!
Terry Pratchett is one of the contemporary fiction’s most popular writers and is the author of the phenomenally successful Discworld series; 40 books! This series started in 1983, with The Colour of Magic, and worldwide sales of his books are in excess of 70 million; translated into 37 languages
His first Discworld novel for children, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, was awarded the 2001 Carnegie Medal.
He was awarded an OBE in 1998 and was knighted for services to literature in 2009.
- Reading Week: 29th Jan to 2nd Feb
Whole school reading week activities. (24/01/2024) - The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Toot Hill
The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the Learning Lounge from Wednesday 22nd to Tuesday 28th November (13/11/2023) - Author Visit
Jamie Russell, author of the Skywake series of books visited the Learning Lounge yesterday. (08/02/2023) - Author Visit
On Tuesday 13th December, the Learning Lounge hosted a visit from author Phil Earle. (14/12/2022) - Learning Lounge Awards Evening
...and Tamsin Winter! (13/07/2022) - Tamsin Winter is going to be at the Learning Lounge Awards Evening!
Would you like a signed Tamsin Winter book? (05/07/2022) - Reading Relay Challenge Winners Waterstones Trip
91 books, 52 quizzes... (29/06/2022) - Mark Ballabon - Author Visit
Home: My Life in the Universe (05/05/2022) - World Book Day 2022
All our booky activities (03/03/2022) - Harry Potter Book Night 2022
Get you wizard hats ready because the Harry Potter Quiz is back! (03/02/2022)
- British Science Week: Ideagen Apprenticeship Trip
15 yr 10 students visited Ideagen in Ruddington & learned a lot about STEM careers & apprenticeships (STEM Pathways - 13/03/2024) - British Science week kicks off with a year 9 STEM day
The University of Nottingham visited to deliver the excellent STEM Superstore workshops to 48 yr 9s (STEM Pathways - 12/03/2024) - Year 7 STEM Roadshow!
All of year 7 were lucky enough to get to see (and join in with the BAE Systems/RAF/Navy roadshow! (STEM Pathways - 09/02/2024) - STEM: Secret Science Show was great today at Woolaton Hall
25 year 8 students attended as part of Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity (STEM Pathways - 06/02/2024) - Reading Week: 29th Jan to 2nd Feb
Whole school reading week activities. (Learning Lounge - 24/01/2024) - THINK BIG! Creativity and Careers at the year 10 STEM morning
We were delighted to welcome Nottingham Forest Community Trust back in for another great STEM event (STEM Pathways - 12/12/2023) - The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Toot Hill
The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the Learning Lounge from Wednesday 22nd to Tuesday 28th November (Learning Lounge - 13/11/2023) - Arkwright Engineering Scholarships: An incredible opportunity for year 11s
Launch meeting for anyone interested in finding out more Wednesday 25th October (STEM Pathways - 20/10/2023) - Ada Lovelace Day 2023: Fantastic STEM workshops were a great experience.
A group of year 8 girls with an interest in STEM, travelled to MediCity on the Boots campus. (STEM Pathways - 11/10/2023) - Arkwright Engineering Scholarship Success!
We are delighted to congratulate Toby Board on securing this prestigious award. (STEM Pathways - 21/09/2023)
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19th Mar 2024: A huge well done to Ella for competing in the national finals of FutureChef this week. As a result of her expertise and creativity, Ella has been offered a placement at a Michelin star restaurant! We are so proud of you Ella! #belonging #excellence https://t.co/PfIwwPPpNo
TootHillBingham retweeted:14th Mar 2024: Congratulations to the Y7/8 girls who won the Nottinghamshire indoor cricket competition today by winning all their games! They will now go on to represent Nottinghamshire at the regional indoor cricket competition at @Edgbaston #indoorcricket @TootHillBingham https://t.co/jCYqfH1QHt
TootHillBingham retweeted:12th Mar 2024: #BritishScienceWeek continues with a yr10 trip to @Ideagen_ through @NFFC_Community. With a #STEM & #Apprenticeships focus, students got to hear from a LOT of different people with different specialisms as well as the chance to think creatively themselves. Thanks to all involved. https://t.co/mCpONX2IyU- TootHillBingham retweeted:9th Mar 2024: Congratulations to the U16 Girls Table Tennis team who have qualified for the National finals! #TableTennis @TootHillBingham https://t.co/1Ee88B7avA
- TootHillBingham retweeted:8th Mar 2024: Well done to all girls who participated in our football challenges and sessions today as part of @YouthSportTrust #LetGirlsPlay day! #kickupchallenge #girlsfootball @TootHillBingham https://t.co/pzdrFqMbrL