Seven Books For Seven Weeks

Have you heard about the Summer Slide? Unfortunately, I am not talking about a slide at a theme park, but the very real decline in reading ability and other academic skills that can occur over the school holidays.

Numerous studies show that students who don’t read during the summer holidays actually slip in reading ability by the time the new school year rolls around. So, what can we do to avoid this common problem? Research suggests that students who read 7 books over 7 weeks can make a significant impact on their reading and academic skills.

Here are some tips to help prevent the Summer Slide:

Take our reading list to the library and borrow some of the recommended texts
Get them interested in reading – try a new magazine
Make time for reading – 20 minutes a day
Ensure the reading material is not beyond your child’s ability – appeal to your child’s interest and age
Create a cosy reading nook – get comfy and curl up on the couch
Look for a variety of reading material: consider a new genre like graphic novels
Let humour work its magic: check out David Walliams
Listen to audiobooks – great a long car ride
Attend local book events – check your local book stores.

Students are encouraged to borrow from the school libraries with all due dates extended till school, returns in 2020.

The library continues its normal hours till Friday 29^th November (7:30 am to 5:00 pm).