The Butterfly Club

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We have recognised that some children and families feel more comfortable by attending sessions as a family due to a wide range of reasons. So we will be running a family events in the following areas throughout the year: In 2009 we expanded to Abbeyfeale where a club was set up. This meant that children from the locality didn't have to travel to Rathkeale, they were able to attend the club in Abbeyfeale. It also frees up spaces in the Rathkeale club so that new children can join in both Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale.

There's definitely important themes about not knowing what other people are suffering through and therefore being nice to people rather than piling on BUT you have a child who is clearly suffering at the least physical abuse, but also emotional abuse and you have not only a parent but also a teacher who is aware of this, or at least suspects that this child isn't well treated, and they do absolutely nothing to support her. In fact Tina's mum seems to send mixed messages by saying her children should be nicer but then tries to stop her daughter going around the home for dinner and trying to cut her out of a TV show - she seemed like a bit of a bully herself in all honesty. There's also the fact that Selma's bullying of Tina goes completely unpunished; I don't think the teacher even really reprimands her. The Butterfly Club provides regular party nights for people with disabilities. Great music, a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and the chance to meet new people. Go along and let off some steam on the dancefloor or just take the opportunity to meet up with friends and enjoy the evening. Please note: one-to-one support is not available at these events but there is a fully equipped Changing Places Toilet. Please note there are no discounts for The Butterfly Club and everybody pays whether they have a disability or not.

As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.

Each session has a different theme for the activities. In the Caterpillars club we will be supporting peer interaction and exploring our surroundings through play. Let me tell you, when I got to THAT bit near the end where I realised the crossover between this and one of JW's earlier books... I got very nerdily excited about all of the characters existing in the same JW universe! I don't exactly know why this surprises and delights me so much; maybe because I've been on such a journey with her books in the last 6 months and to see a connection made between 2 books written by JW 20 years apart felt really lovely. To see these 2 other characters flourishing in adulthood was just wonderful, and the way they've supported Tina in this too. Jacqueline is one of the nation’s favourite authors, and her books are loved and cherished by young readers not only in the UK but all over the world. She has sold millions of books and in the UK alone the total now stands at over 35 million! I cannot believe the twists of Jacqueline Wilson putting herself into her own book. THIS WAS MARVELOUS! More please! My personal favourite part is when Bully Selma takes a rough turn, will it stay permanently that way. Another part is when her Mum gets a bit worried about the beginning of the Butterfly garden, will Tina and Selma be able to raise enough money to get all the flowers for there garden? What will happen to all there hard work… One sad part is when Tina’s sisters Philippa and Madeline will not except Selma as part of their life. Tina`s just about to give up all her hope on the butterfly garden when the first one appears but will Tina still carry on believing that more Butterflies will come or shall she just give up! Find out in this brilliant book.The Butterfly Club is yet another Wilson masterpiece; brilliantly written, very accessible, just a joy to read. so what does jacqueline wilson do? does she write her protagonist telling her own parents about the child abuse she's witnessed? do any of the adults in the situation think "that's not right" and try to help the abused seven year old?

As a rule I love Jacqueline Wilson books and virtually anything she writes, but sadly this isn't one that translates well when reading as an adult. I have literally read every single one of Jacqueline's books. I have loved her writing since I was in primary school and I am now 26.Jacqueline Wilson is a best-selling author for children, though that is no guarantee of an enjoyable reading experience. Since I’ve noticed girls enjoying her books, I decided to give one a shot. This one turned out to be a great read aloud choice for me and my daughter, who is going into second grade. With over 1200 performances every year, we are always on the lookout for new shows. If you are a producer (or self-produced artist) we’d love to hear from you. A heartwarming story about friendship, bullying and confidence by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson. She should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance. - Independent on Sunday Read more Details The sisters Phil & Maddie are so considerate of tiny Tina who has a poorly heart and had an operation after she was born. This was so lovely to read aka how they supported her and worried for her. However, I'm glad thier new year 3 teacher Miss Lovejoy helped Tina develop independence - she was firm with even Tina's mum, making the triplets sit apart for the first time to make thier own friends and to be comfortable in thier own space apart from one another.

Play & Explore Club is for children & young people ages 5-19 years who require a less structured environment. The Wednesday and Friday fish special is fried only, though there is some baked fish on the regular menu. Miss Lovejoy was the best character, she is the kind of teacher that everyone needs and wants - firm so you grasp everything in the lesson and damn right caring for her class. She goes out of her way like no teacher I have ever heard of, from visiting Tina with a present/get well cards/catch up lesson supplies when Tina had pneumonia, to helping her make a friend with another girl Selma who needed a friend and something positive to focus on. This was so so sweet, not only did the girls create a lovely butterfly garden to help wildlife and the planet, but Miss Lovejoy helped Tina bloom by herself and stand up to people and she let Selma feel loved and proud of herself and stopped her lashing out at people. When Miss Lovejoy asks them to help her create a butterfly garden in the school playground, Tina discovers she doesn't always need her sisters - and that there's a lot more to Selma than first meets the eye.Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold. The Butterfly Club is a really good book and a really good story on making new friends. With some nice and mean characters. It is a really good animal story too with lots of illustrations. But will small Tina be able to cope with mean Selma and Kay-Leigh, will Mrs Lovejoy easy down on Tina or will she just have to fend for herself for the next year. This is a story of a triplet namely, Tina, Phil and Maddie. Phil and Maddie look identical but Tina looked a lot different. They are bigger and stronger than Tina. They both always took care of teeny tiny Tina. Tina has never been alone to any where, not even in the school. They were always together. Phil and Maddie thought that it is their responsibility to look after Tina and to protect her from the school bullies.