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Moorfield pupils give books to cancer ward

GIRLS at Ilkley’s Moorfield School got into a good book to help raise money for children undergoing treatment for cancer. Pupils raised Ł2,350 for CLIC Sargent Charities after a sponsored Readathon last term. This enabled the school to buy hundreds of new books for its library, and it donated half of them to the children’s ward in the oncology department at St James’s Hospital, Leeds.

Westville House brings book characters to life
1:38pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Everyone at Ilkley's Westville House School has been enjoying preparing for World Book Day. The whole school dressed up as their favourite character from their favourite book, with a superb range of costumes.

Burley Oaks pupils earn book tokens
1:36pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Pirates, Harry Potter look-a-likes and Power Rangers were just some of the characters who turned up to Burley Oaks Primary School last week to take part in the World Book Day celebrations.

Literary heroes get together at Tranmere Park
1:35pm Thu 20 Mar 08
David and Goliath joined forces with Harry Potter and Dr Who to make World Book Day a success at Tranmere Park Primary School in Guiseley.

St Oswald's book sale raises £144
1:33pm Thu 20 Mar 08
A book sale at St Oswald's School in Guiseley raised £144 for a charity which aims to promote literacy in developing countries.

Addingham pupils give top performance
1:31pm Thu 20 Mar 08
ADDINGHAM Primary School celebrated World Book Day in style, enjoying a drama club presentation based on Michelle Magorians famous children's novel.

Lord Mayor congratulates Burley-in-Wharfedale school on outstanding report
3:09pm Thu 21 Feb 08
The Lord Mayor of Bradford paid tribute to staff, pupils and parents of a high-flying primary school following its outstanding Ofsted inspection.Reader comment (1)

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