Phoenix Reader Programme Y7 and Y8
At Phoenix School we believe that reading is the key to success across the curriculum. Recent developments in the demands of GCSE courses mean that the literacy skills of our students are intrinsic to their progress. As you are aware, the reading ability of a student has a massive impact on how well they can access the whole curriculum.
We know you value your child’s education and therefore we want to do everything we can to help your child to read and write confidently, in order to be successful right across the curriculum. With your support, we can help your child to make progress with literacy, feel more confident and acquire the reading and research skills which will benefit them now and for their future study and work.
Through focusing on reading, we can help develop your child’s understanding, expand their vocabulary, and provide them with access to a wealth of ideas, concepts and facts.
We know from research all over the world that children who read widely and often, and who have access to plenty of books or magazines, do better at school.
We would like you to actively encourage your child to read at home. Even ten minutes reading a day will help your child become a better reader. It is a good idea to establish a routine of reading at approximately the same time each day, perhaps right after dinner or just before bedtime. Developing reading as a habit means it becomes part of our everyday routine. It can be helpful to read a book more than once to get extra practice and encourage fluency. We would also like your child to choose a reading book of their own choice or from our recommended reading lists, they will read from each day.
Reading is a skill for life; we want your child to develop that essential skill while they are here with us at Phoenix School.
Reading for pleasure in form time
In addition to the texts that your child will study in English, they will read three novels each year with their form tutors.
We have started reading together in form time this year. Having time to read together and discuss the novels we read is proving to be a positive experience for all and one that we are confident your child will look forward to.
Our Library
We are proud of our school virtual library which is at the heart of our school. Phoenix’s library is an inclusive and welcoming learning space. Available to children at all times which is used for independent reading and study, reading lessons and reading-related clubs.
It also houses special events such as visiting authors and spelling bee competitions. Our School Principal, Mrs Thompson, is a published Author of 14 books, and loves to talk about reading, and is always happy to support our children with their book choices.
Year 6 Phoenix Summer Writing Challenge!
We are looking forward to meeting you in September. We would love it if over the summer holiday you had a go at our writing challenge.
Your challenge:
- Have a good look at the picture below.
- Write the opening of a story inspired by the picture below.