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Facts about Reading

Children who like to read, are three times more likely to have better mental health.
Children who have higher reading skills are more able to learn new content across all subjects in the curriculum and have higher attainment in Mathematics.
Children who read outside of school are more likely to secure managerial and professional jobs.
Reading for pleasure enhances empathy, understanding of self and others and confidence.

DEAR

Drop Everything and Read every Monday. Please ensure that your child has a reading book with her, every day.

Library

Students can borrow books from our library during their allocated time slots. Our students are encouraged to approach the library prefects with book recommendations.

If you have any recommendations for books or would like to donate books to our library, please email us on admin@hkkg.bham.sch.uk

How to support your child

Review your child’s reading log in her student planner.
Ask your child about what they are reading.
Encourage regular reading at home.
Establish a daily routine of reading at approximately the same time each day, perhaps right after dinner or just before bedtime.
Take your child to the library or a book store and borrow books.

Click here for guidance on how to support your child’s literacy.