Introduction to the Subject Leaders

I am Mrs A Roberts and I lead literacy, including phonics and early reading and writing across school. Next academic year, I am thrilled to have Mrs Moody helping me to raise standards in literacy across school. She is an expert at Red Rose Spelling and an advocate of our TALK programmes. 

My favourite thing to do is to introduce new and exciting books to our children. 

The more that you read

The more things you will know.

The more that you learn,

The more places you'll go.

Dr Seuss

At St Paul's reading and developing a love of language is held at the very heart of our curriculum. I am passionate about vocabulary and using the highest quality texts across our curriculum to drive our standards. I want children to leave our school being fluent and avid readers. I love teaching, especially in Key Stage 1 as we really believe in the magic of books. My own children help to keep me current and we are always looking for new and interesting books to read (particularly for my son who is a reluctant reader). My literacy journey has involved being a Leading Literacy Teacher for Lancashire and more recently, a KS1 moderator where I loved going out to other schools to moderate teacher assessment judgements. I have taught all year groups from EYFS right up to Y6.  I am proud of our highly skilled and enthusiastic staff team at St Paul's and I think our children work so hard. All our staff have been trained in the 'TALK programmes' and our curriculum here at St Paul's is exciting and aspirational.

Promoting Literacy Across The School Year

During the Autumn term, we take the whole school to the theatre. Seeing a live performance is always exciting for our children.

Children in KS1 perform in our Christmas shows - we promote language and speaking and listening as we enjoy celebrating and retelling the birth of Jesus Christ. 

In the Spring Term, we celebrate World Book Day. We have had various focuses over the years and it is always a special time for our whole school community to come together to celebrate the wonderful world of books!

Towards the end of the Summer term, children in Upper Key Stage 2 perform their end of year play. Year 6 children take the lead and it is a always a joy to see our children perform with such clarity and confidence. 

Throughout the year, we invite parents to 'Meet the Teacher' - we use these sessions to promote reading and phonics. 

We invite visitors to our Collective Worship and our children actively participate in worship, promoting oracy and speaking and listening.