In the English Department, we are always looking for ways to encourage our students to read more often for enjoyment.
We know that reading for pleasure has been identified by the OECD as the single most important indicator of a child’s future success. We also know that reading for enjoyment plays an influential role in literacy development. Furthermore, sharing and discussing what we’re reading also develops oral and written language skills.
Because it is so important, we would like to create more opportunities for teachers and parents to communicate about reading and to build a community that focuses on the enjoyment of reading.
If you are a parent of a Year 9 student, you should have received an email from us yesterday with a short survey which will help us to create better communication and support for reading for enjoyment at Year 9. If you didn’t receive it, there is a link here – but please only fill it out if your daughter is a current Year 9 student: Parents Reading Survey
Ngā mihi
The English Department