Reading   

ENCOURAGING A LOVE FOR READING 

It is well accepted that reading for pleasure dramatically decreases as students begin secondary school. At the same time, we know that greater literacy skills are needed as students are faced with higher benchmarks in preparation for the 21st century workforce. It is important that we are encouraging a love of reading from both school and home. 

The benefits of reading are powerful! Develop vocabulary, improve writing skills, broaden imagination and develop empathy. Reading is also a great method of relaxation.

What can you do at to encourage your child to read?

• Make reading part of a larger family value: a love of learning
• Model reading for pleasure at home
• Make sure your child has access to books. Utilise the school and local libraries
• Offer reading material that draws on something that interests them
• Merge movies with books. Offer the print version of the latest big film adaptation
• Get graphic! Try graphic novels
• Give the gift of reading – a gift card to the local/online bookstore

Our CLC – Contemporary Learning Center - prides itself on a vast collection of resources (books, DVDs and even audiobooks for every age and reading ability). With a school as culturally diverse, as ours, we have resources that every member of our school can identify with and enjoy.

The CLC is a welcoming and safe space which has many exciting activities that our students can avail of. We have Board games to play, knitting to learn, puzzles to solve, LEGO, movies to watch at lunchtime or you can opt for reading together with one of your CLC staff. 

Parents and Guardians are encouraged to speak to their child about visiting the CLC and encouraging them to read regularly.

The CLC Team

Kamila Bielinski, Maria Nasioulas, Vina Pinto and Janine Misso