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Why is Reading so important?
Reading is a lifelong skill that builds a robust vocabulary and foundation of knowledge. It adds a richness and depth of meaning to life for all those who can access true, deep comprehension. Reading opens doors to new knowledge and enlightens minds.
Reading develops critical thinking skills and memory. Every time you read a book, you have to remember the setting of the book, the characters, their backgrounds, their history, their personalities, the sub-plots and so much more. As your brain learns to remember all this, your memory becomes better.
Reading a well-written book affects your ability to become better at writing. Reading helps develop your imagination, empathy and creativity. It also helps develop better mental wellbeing, social skills and strong relationships. Reading overcomes disadvantage and increases social mobility.
Reading in School
At Our Lady Queen of Peace, students have the opportunity to read in school in the following ways:
- Use of phonics
- Reading in form-time
- Bedrock Literacy
- Sparx Reading
- Learning of tier-two and tier-three vocabulary
- Study of etymology and morphology
- Paired reading
- Small group reading
- Reading of academic texts in lessons
Library
The library at Our Lady Queen of Peace has a large stock of both fiction and non-fiction books suitable for all ages and abilities.
Each department in school has their own area in the library which supports learning and their curriculum.
The non-fiction books are categorised in relation to abilities and interest levels.
There is also a selection of 'dyslexia friendly' books to ensure that all learners are appropriately catered for.