Summer Reading Challenge

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

On Wednesday 10th July at a special assembly we launched the 2019 

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE.

The SUMMER READING CHALLENGE, which has taken place annually since 1999, aims to help children to retain their reading skills and confidence while school is out. Organised by the Reading Agency and run in partnership with the UK public library network, the campaign seems three quarters of a million children take part each year.

Children are challenged to read at least SIX library books over the summer and collect prizes, such as stickers along the way to earn their final challenge certificate and medal.

Each year, the SUMMER READING CHALLENGE has a new creative theme. 2019 will see the Challenge focus on space and aliens, marking it's 20th anniversary.

We invited a librarian from Islington to come into school to talk to the children about joining in with 'Space Chase' Summer Reading Challenge.

The children enjoyed a fun video and presentation.

It is simple to join in:

1. Register at Local Library

2. Read 6 books over the summer and join in with all the fun and games.

To find out more go to the Summer Reading Challenge website

At the assembly all the children who had joined in and completed last year's Summer Reading Challenge and/or Winter Reading Challenge were presented with a certificate.

KS1 Children

KS2 Children

Congratulations!

2018 - 80 children participated

 Join in 

and make St Joseph's

 the best read school in Islington!

Thank You

to Michael, our local Islington Librarian.