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Caldew School, Dalston
Joined October 2013
Thank you @michaelsheen for these lovely thoughts on school libraries 🙌 #GreatSchoolLibraries
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It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! Our research shows that reading for pleasure can support wellbeing: 🧘‍♀️3 in 5 children and young people told us that reading helps them relax 📚Nearly half said reading made them feel happy 💪3 in 10 said reading made them feel more confident
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Two amazing large Roman sculptures carved from sandstone have been uncovered at the Roman Bath House archaeological dig at Carlisle Cricket Club. Experts initially think that they could be of Emperor Septimus Severus and Emperoress Julia Domna
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As it's #britishscienceweek, we're celebrating with a giveaway! 📚🥽🧪 To win a copy of Engineers retweet, follow us and comment your fave machine. 💻🚗 3 winners will be announced on Friday 7 March at 2pm. Must be UK based. @shinisomara #bookgiveaway #Giveaway #kidlit
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Caldew Library retweeted
The Caldew creative writing group has been running for a few weeks. We are delighted that students are coming along to write & share their poems & stories. The standard of writing is very high, and more importantly there is a supportive place for the students to share their work.
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Caldew Library retweeted
Advanced notice of our Sixth Form Open Evening - Thursday 19 January. Come along and speak to courses tutors about the wide range of A’Level and BTEC options available.
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We have signed copies of @tompalmerauthor's #YotoCarnegie nominated Resist and Arctic Star to give away🎉 Just follow us and RT this competition tweet. Ts&Cs: buff.ly/3WZIEFm #TeamEnglish #TLChat #LestWeForget
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Caldew School rated GOOD in all judgements in our recent OFSTED inspection. A full copy of the report has been emailed to parents today. #Aspire #Believe #Achieve
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Y9’s have been taking part in a CSI Day organised by our Science and Criminology teams. They have experienced: 'Blood' typing, Blood pattern analysis, Fibre analysis, DNA analysis, Casting shoeprints, Chromatography and white powder analysis.
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Caldew Library retweeted
Save the date - Our second hand uniform shop will be open from 9-12am on the following dates: Thur 18 August and 25 August and Friday 2 September.We would welcome your donations of good quality uniform especially Blazers, ties and PE items.Thank you on behalf of Caldew School PTA
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🎉50-BOOK GIVEAWAY!🎉 To celebrate our updated Year Group lists, you can win a FULL SET OF 50 BOOKS for a year group of your choice! ➡️Lists: booksfortopics.com/yeargroup… ➡️Purchase: peters.co.uk/book-page/97899… To enter, follow @booksfortopics & @Petersbooks & RT by 11.59pm on 2/5 (UK)
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Caldew Library retweeted
⭐️Schools⭐️To celebrate World Book Week I’ve one signed set of my MG historical mysteries to giveaway to a UK school, including The Secret of the Treasure Keepers! Like and retweet by 8pm on 03.03.22 to enter. #Giveaway #BookGiveaway
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To mark the 25th anniversary of @WorldBookDayUK we're asking writers... What can you write in just 25 words? DM your masterpieces or send to [email protected] and we'll share some next week! One lucky writer 18 or under will also win a £25 @book_tokens, good luck!
🚨COMPETITION TIME🚨 To celebrate #FantasticallyGreatWomen Artists and Their Stories by @KateisDrawing officially being out in the world we are offering you the chace to #Win a fab finished copy plus this fantastically great poster & bookmark! Simply like & retweet to enter 🎨
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If you needed a reason to read a book tonight, here it is!
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We are celebrating 30yrs of @EVHospice being a part of our community and have decorated a giant card for them. We are asking students to donate £1 and sign the card with a message of thanks or in memory of someone. The card will be handed over next week and been designed by Y7.
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Caldew Library retweeted
GIVEAWAY!!! The UN Climate Change Conference COP26 begins in 3 weeks. I have 3 signed copies of MELT to give away. Winner to be drawn on Monday. To enter RT and follow. *kitten not included
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Caldew Library retweeted
Libraries are amazing. You wander in, choose *any book you want*, swipe a little card and wander out again, taking the book with you. Incredible. #LibrariesWeek
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Caldew Library retweeted
✨ COMPETITION TIME ✨ WHAT'S THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS LIE YOU EVER TOLD? We’re giving away 2 FREE hardbacks of #WouldILieToYou by @AAAiswriting to the biggest liar! DM us your lie; we will tweet them anonymously. The top three (most-liked, plus our fave) will go to a Twitter poll.
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Do you know about the different types of narrators? From the first-person protagonist to an unreliable narrator 🤔🤔🤔 Get all clued up on your narrators with this helpful #writingtip #writingtips #narration #narrators #WritingResources #amwriting #amwritingfiction
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