CHILDREN at Skye Hall’s school will remember the five-year-old every time they have storytime in a special reading corner set up in his honour.

The Abingdon youngster, who died in August after battling a brain tumour for a year, was a pupil at Rush Common School.

His parents, Andrew and Sally, and three-year-old brother Jesse opened Skye’s Reading Corner in the school library earlier this month.

Mrs Hall, 36, said: “Andrew, Jesse and I wanted to thank the school so very much for their most touching thought to create Skye’s reading corner.

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“The new library the school has created, with all its secret cosy corners is a fantastic haven for book lovers. They have created a magical place to encourage and inspire children of all ages, even those who are not old enough to attend school yet – I could hardly drag Jesse away.”

As well as cutting the ribbon, the family brought Skye’s favourite book – Invisible String, which imagines love as an invisible string between parents and children – for the collection.

Skye joined the school in 2013, but because of his illness his health quickly deteriorated, leaving him in a wheelchair and needing constant care.

Mrs Hall said: “Although Skye was only able to attend school for such a short time, he really made the most of his time there.

“Although he was restricted physically, in true Skye style, he used his engaging personality and wit to make lots of friends.

It was so lovely to see his classmates, hear their comments about Skye and see how much they are flourishing at Rush Common.

“We wish them every success throughout their school career.”

Headteacher Laura Youngman said: “As Skye was passionate about books and reading, it was decided that the creation of Skye’s reading corner was a fitting tribute to remember him and to encourage other pupils to enjoy and share some of Skye’s favourite stories in a bright corner of the library. Skye lives on in our hearts and continues to make a positive and lasting impact at Rush Common School.”

Children at the school have also been taking part in the Loom to the Moon campaign, which raises money for the charity Blue Skye Thinking, set up in Skye’s memory.

They hope to make the world’s longest loom band, with supporters already making more than 25km and raising more than £95,000 for research into new cancer treatments for children.