SMITHILLS SCHOOL
SUCCESS FOR ALL
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At Smithills’ School we know that nurturing a love of reading supports pupils learning, development and mental well-being. Reading a variety of books from authors of different backgrounds and experiences will help our pupils to develop into successful, powerful and intelligent communicators. Reading for pleasure also helps pupils to develop a wider social and cultural capital – that is to say, a knowledge of events and experiences outside of their own immediate circles.
Our 16-before-16 programme is designed to spark a lifelong love of literature within our pupils. The list of 16 books for our pupils to have read before their 16th birthday has been carefully curated to include classics from the literary canon from authors like Agatha Christie, Lewis Carol and JD Salinger, as well as contemporary genre writers including Mark Haddon, Louis Lowry and Phillip Pulman, so there is plenty on this list for all our pupils.
When pupils complete our reading challenge, they receive a Waterstones voucher to continue their reading journey.
We are proud of our Session 0 Reading Programme, offering pupils the chance to get to grips with contemporary and classic literature linked with our school ethos of community, excellence and independence – each of these books has been specially selected as an enjoyable, page-turning class read with deep and engaging social contexts to promote British Values.
In class, our teachers modelling reading aloud with fluency throughout the school day. We support our pupils to engage with literacy by:
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Providing the time for reading across curriculum
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Creating a sociable, zen reading environment at The Hive
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Creating a reading culture where books are regularly discussed among peers and adults
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Encouraging use of our library The Hive and Bolton public library
Certificates
Pupils earn certificates as they progress through the 16 Before 16 reading curriculum, unlocking Bronze at three books, Silver at six, Gold at ten and Platinum at 12, before receiving their Waterstones voucher for completing all twelve of our challenging reads!
