{"id":342,"date":"2026-10-01T12:15:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T12:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/data.247lib.com\/?p=342"},"modified":"2026-10-01T12:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T12:15:15","slug":"october-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/data.247lib.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/01\/october-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"October Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So many activities start at the beginning of October, but do not let this stop you extending these activities throughout October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Throughout October &#8211; Black History Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October is an opportunity to promote black authors and any authors with different ethnic origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create reading displays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite pupils to research influential black figures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage discussions around diversity and inclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 October &#8211; National Poetry Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/data.247lib.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/National_Poetry_Day.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/data.247lib.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/National_Poetry_Day.png 474w, https:\/\/data.247lib.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/National_Poetry_Day-268x300.png 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is now so much poetry available so you can consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>poetry readings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>poetry slam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>create blackout poetry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>perform favourite poems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a poetry display wall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2-4 October : Fun Palaces Weekend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the annual national weekend of action when communities across the UK celebrate arts, culture and local skills including<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poetry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STEAM demonstrations of science and art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5-11 October : Libraries Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Libraries week is a whole week when libraries of all types celebrate the school library and their role in the school. Events can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Author visits and virtual talks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poetry readings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book-themed quizzes and treasure hunts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library inductions for new pupils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storytelling sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Displays highlighting new titles and diverse books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities linked to literacy, wellbeing and inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5-11 October : Dyslexia Awareness Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote an understanding of dyslexia, and celebrate the unique capabilities of dyslexic learners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage everyone to understand the abilities which dyslexic learners have. Dyslexia is an ability and not a disability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote dyslexia-friendly books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote audiobooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading technology demonstrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusive reading sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So many activities start at the beginning of October, but do not let this stop you extending these activities throughout October. 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