Update from our ‘Banana bookclub’!!

Nov 14, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that our lunchtime book club now has an official name for this school year, and it’s a-peeling! After a recent vote, The Banana Bookclub emerged as the clear favourite, and our bunch of book-loving bananas couldn’t be happier.

In October, the club enjoyed The Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O’Doherty, a hilarious adventure set in Achill that kept everyone entertained. The month wrapped up with a giant Kahoot quiz, where Emily and Eve from Rang a 3 were top bananas—Great job, girls!

 For November, we have been reading No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton, a heartfelt story about hope, friendship, and resilience. To further explore the themes and help us understand the world around us, we have explored the wonderful picture books ‘My name is not refugee’ by Kate Milner and ‘Lubna and Pebble’ by Wendy Meddour.

Beyond reading, The Banana Bookclub has been busy with creative activities, including the Peace Doves display that now brightens up our school’s front hall. They’ve also launched a Review Crew, where members share their personal reviews of books they have read. Keep an eye on the website for these reviews—They’ll be ripening up soon!

Stay tuned for more updates from The Banana Bookclub! 🍌📖

Happy Reading, 

Mrs E Walsh

Some boys designing our ‘Peace doves’ while listening to traditional Syrian music at lunchtime book club

Lunchtime Book-club

Oct 9, 2024

Our lunchtime book club kicked off on Wednesday, 9th October, sparking excitement and enthusiasm among students from 3rd to 6th class—so much so that we ran out of books! But not to worry, as soon as our avid readers finish, the books will be passed along to the next eager reader in line.

Our first book is the brilliant ‘The summer I robbed a bank’, by David O’Doherty.

Get ready for a wild summer adventure set in Achill! Meet Rex, a boy who teams up with his funny Uncle Derm to pull off a bank robbery. As they plan their heist, Rex learns about courage, friendship, and making the right choices. Will they succeed, or will things go hilariously wrong? Find out in this exciting and funny story!

Our book-club will meet at lunchtime on Wednesdays, in Room 14 , to read, discuss, and do activities based on our selected books. All are welcome. Come along for one book or all of them, it’s up to you! Keep an eye on the library noticeboard for upcoming books.

Happy reading,

Mrs E Walsh

Some of our fantastic readers with their first book