Mrs Gidden's cool reader's club - Emily

Here's what our Cool Readers Club is all about...

These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher.  We interview them about their current book, what they like reading about and what they like to do when they’re not reading.  Introducing Emily...

Don’t be surprised if you see Year 9 Emily on the stage in the future – that’s her dream! 

Emily is currently on the sixth and penultimate book in the Harry Potter series, ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.’ 

“I do enjoy JK Rowling books but my favourite author is Holly Jackson, who has written the Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. 

“They are murder/mysteries and they are really gripping.” 

In school, as well as reading, Emily enjoys English, history and geography and also loves drama! 

“I like acting, I go to an acting school that my grandad teaches at, he used to do plays. I was in the school production of Matilda, I was Hortensia, and I play Chloe, the sister, in the current school play ‘Game Over.’ 

“I would love to study drama at college and be involved in stage productions once I leave school.” 

As well as reaching for the stars out of school, Emily has a firm interest in stars in school. 

“I am a member of the Astronomy Club and I hope to do my Astronomy GCSE. I am just fascinated by stars and the mysteries of the universe.” 

Emily's English teacher, Mr Owen, added,  "Emily's love for stories, reading, and drama is evident in everything that she does at Priory. I had the pleasure of watching her performance as Hortensia in the school production of Matilda, and I was blown away by her enthusiasm and talent. Her keen interest in learning is evident across multiple subjects and will serve her well as she continues to develop her English skills"