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William Shakespeare is England’s most loved poet and regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. To celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday on the 23rd of April, why not enter the Young Writers Shakespeare Day Poetry Competition. Complete your poem on the entry form attached, pick up a paper copy from the Library Helpdesk or type up on a word document. Return your completed poems to the   Read more

World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books that takes place on 23 April every year. World Book Night is for everyone – regardless of whether they consider themselves ‘readers’ or not. World Book Night is a national moment, and everyone is invited to participate by dedicating time to reading any book, in any format. At Bosco we are participating with a free book giveaway in   Read more

Earth Day is celebrated each year on 22nd April. Earth Day's mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Find out more here; What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved? The 2024 theme, " Planet vs. Plastics ", aims to raise awareness of the harms of plastic pollution for human and planetary health. To mark Earth Day, explore facts about the   Read more

Young Writers are inviting you to write a poem about your favourite person for the latest competition – Poetry Heroes. Who is your hero? Is it your mum or dad? Your best friend? Your brother or sister? Perhaps there is a famous person, from a sports or film star to an author or musician, that you admire and aspire to be like. Why are they your favourite person and why do they inspire you? Grab   Read more