Masham CE Primary School has officially opened of its newly refurbished library.
Launched during the National Year of Reading, the transformed library aims to offer a 'rich, engaging environment' where children can 'explore books, spark their imagination, and deepen their enthusiasm for learning.'
The development was made possible through close collaboration with Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, whose support in securing grant funding played a vital role in bringing the project to life.
The opening was marked by a special visit from author Douglas Adamson, who introduced pupils to his new children’s book, Rubbish: The Little Dog That Became A Street Cleaner.
Headteacher, Jane Wood said:
“At Masham Church of England Primary School, reading sits at the very heart of everything we do.
“The opening of our newly refurbished library, during the National Year of Reading, provides a truly inspiring space where our children can develop a lifelong love of books, imagination and learning.
“We know that rich, engaging environments play a crucial role in nurturing curiosity and supporting every child to thrive, and this beautiful new library reflects our commitment to ensuring all pupils have access to high-quality resources and experiences.
“We are incredibly grateful to Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust for their commitment and support in working in close partnership with us to secure the grant funding that has made this project possible.
“This collaboration reflects a shared ambition to provide the very best opportunities for our children, and we are proud of what has been achieved together”.
She added:
“It has been a real privilege to welcome author Douglas Adamson into school to share his new children’s book, Rubbish: The Little Dog That Became A Street Cleaner, and to officially open our library.
“His visit has helped to bring reading to life for our pupils and has been a truly inspiring experience for everyone involved.
“We were also delighted to welcome parents, families, governors and members of the wider community to celebrate this special occasion with us, reinforcing the important role that reading and our school play at the heart of our community.”
One parent said:
“It’s lovely to see the space, they’ve so carefully developed it and really thought about what needs to be here – I think it’s brilliant.”
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Mrs Tattersall reflected:
“It means the world to the children to be able to have a space for some quiet time and get hooked into a book”.
Author Douglas Adamson found the visit ‘uplifting’.
He said:
“The power of words takes you through your life and this library is absolutely marvellous.”
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