CBeebies storytime prize for schools

A magical reading of a favourite tale is the top prize in a competition launched by children’s charity the KM Charity Team, which runs green travel and literacy services for schools.

The announcement coincides with National Storytelling Week which kicked off last Saturday with events for families to celebrate and share the magic of a good story.

Schools participating in the reading reward scheme Buster’s Book Club or walk to school programme Active Wow (Walk on Wednesday) are eligible to enter the competition. All they have to do is encourage pupils to make an extra effort to walk to school or meet their reading targets on the competition date of Wednesday, February 7.

Classes top in their district will win annual passes to Kent leisure attraction Leeds Castle - but only one school will get to host the storytime with Mister Maker.

Phil Gallagher, who plays the titular character in the popular children’s television programme, will reward the winning pupils with a reading of a book of their choice.

The competition takes place just after National Storytelling Week, which ends this Saturday, February 3.

KM Charity Team chief executive Simon Dolby said: “This is our second prizewinning challenge of the year - last month we gave away Wildwood tickets, and later in February vouchers for Planet Ice skating rink are up for grabs.”

He added: “Phil’s visits are always an absolute treat - and it just so happens that this contest coincides with a national celebration of storytelling. No matter how much you like reading by yourself, there’s something special about being read to. It turns a book into a wonderful shared experience a story that you’re discovering together.”

Organisations supporting the KM Charity Team’s work with schools include Kent County Council, Countrystyle Recycling, Three R’s Teacher Recruitment, Golding Homes, Orbit, Specsavers, Eurostar, Whites Transport, Ashford International Hotel, and Volker Highways.

Schools can sign up at any time for Buster's Book Club or Active Wow

Contact Details

Sarah Clyne
Telephone: 08442 640291
Email: sclyne@thekmgroup.co.uk