Acting Assistant Principal 

Kara Bogicevic

Acting Assistant Principal

Spring Holiday Reading Adventures!

Hello Kingswood Families,

Students’ love of reading is visible at Kingswood each and every day in our classrooms and library, and supported for some by our small group tutoring program. 

With spring school holidays beginning, I take this opportunity to encourage you to continue the home reading habits you and your children have established during the previous terms.  

Spring holidays are the perfect time to enjoy sleep-ins and longer days and are also a fantastic opportunity to cozy up with a good book.

Why Is Reading During The Holidays So Important?

Reading is a skill that gets stronger with practice, just like a muscle! While there’s a break in the school routine, it's easy for children to lose some of the reading progress they've made. This is often called the "summer slide" or, in our case, the "holiday slump." Encouraging your child to read even for a few minutes each day helps to:

• Practice And Strengthen Skills: Regular reading keeps their skills sharp, so they can hit the ground running when they return to school.
• Build Vocabulary: The more they read, the more new and exciting words they discover.
• Boost Imagination: Books are gateways to new worlds, characters, and ideas, helping to grow your child's creativity.

How Can You Get Involved?

Families can encourage reading to be fun and exciting during the holidays by:

• Visiting The Library: A trip to a local library is a great activity for the holidays. Let your child pick out books on any topic they love! Kingston Libraries have some great free holiday activities. Check out pages 12-14 of this link to view a great range of September Holiday Program activities.
• Create A Reading Nook - Inside Or Outside In The Spring Air! Find a comfy corner in your home or garden with pillows or a picnic blanket. A special reading spot can make the activity feel more like a treat.
• When Out & About Reading Still Counts! Even if you’re fortunate to be traveling these holidays or visiting locations such as the zoo, children can read plaques, informational boards and menus aloud for the family.
• Set A Reading Goal: Maybe it's 15 minutes a day, one book a week, or a certain number of pages. Let your child choose a goal that feels achievable and fun.
• Read Together: Take turns reading pages of a book, or read a bedtime story together. Your child will love this special time with you.

I look forward to hearing from students about their holiday reading adventures in Term 4!

Happy Reading!