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Support your child in enjoying non-fiction reading

and help us add more books to our school!

We are delighted to have won a copy of the wonderful Britannica All New Children Encyclopedia, along with a free annual subscription to Britannica Magazine. This is a monthly magazine packed with incredible information, facts and stories about the real world. It can help engage children in reading, support child development and academic ability and explore interests without screentime.

Non-fiction can really help children read more, as not everyone is a fan of fiction books. It is also a great help for homework! If you think your child (or anyone else you know) might be interested in this excellent magazine, why not take out a subscription for them? A lovely birthday, Christmas or other celebration gift.

Every time a parent subscribes to a £59.95 annual subscription to Britannica Magazine mentioning our school at checkout, they will receive a free gift of a copy of the Britannica All New Encyclopedia (worth £25) whilst our school will receive a £10 book voucher.

And every time a parent subscribes to a £29.95 six-month subscription to Britannica Magazine, mentioning our school at checkout they will receive as a free gift, a copy of FACTopia (worth £10) whilst our school will receive a £10 book voucher.

How to Subscribe:

1. Visit https://britannicamagazine.co.uk/
2. Sign up to the annual or six-month subscription.
3. At the checkout, remember to select Parkgate Junior School from the list, to ensure we receive our free vouchers.

View a copy of the magazine:

If you would like to see a copy of the printed magazine, just email Mrs Parr at

library@parkgatejm.herts.sch.uk  or you can view a free online copy at  Britannica Free Sample Copy

Family Library Drop-Ins

We'd love to welcome you and your child and any siblings to browse, borrow, read and relax in our lovely library. Every Monday after school in the library upstairs. Mrs Parr will be there if you need any suggestions for further reading. There is also a small collection of adult's books for parents, grandparents and carers to borrow.  We hope to see you there!