Reading Revolution – read-a-thon Nov 4 – 8 and expert panel Nov 4

Literacy: The Foundation of Success
At St Raphael’s School, literacy is the foundation of all we do. This event showcases our commitment to fostering a love of reading and highlights the reasons behind our focus on literacy. We aim to inspire our wider community to embrace the simple yet powerful act of reading a book.

Expert Panel: Literacy – The Foundation of Success. Nov 4 at 6:15pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and gain valuable insights into the world of reading. Join us in our mission to cultivate a community of passionate readers and lifelong learners.

St Raphael’s School, is proud to announce an expert panel event on the importance of reading, hosted by Principal Emma Fowler. This event is part of our Reading Revolution read-a-thon and will take place on Monday, November 4th, from 6:15 pm in the school Hall.

Why Reading Matters: Practical Insights for Families

Join us for an enlightening discussion on the crucial role of reading in children’s development, focusing on practical reasons that families with children aged 0 to Year 6 can relate to. Our expert panel will explore how reading fosters brain development and neural connections in young children, enabling positive academic, social, and wellbeing outcomes.

Expert panellists:

Representatives from Raising Literacy SA
Unley Library specialists
Local children’s authors: Andrew Joyner, Tania Ingram and Mandy Foot
Useful Tips to Consider (we’ll dive deeper into these and more during the session)

Create Inviting Reading Nooks Designate a cozy corner in your home filled with books and comfortable seating. This dedicated space encourages children to spend time reading and fosters a positive reading habit.
Make Reading Interactive Turn reading into an engaging activity by using voices for different characters, asking questions about the story, and encouraging your child to move or act out parts of the story. This keeps their interest and enhances comprehension.
Incorporate Reading into Daily Routines Integrate reading into everyday activities, like reading recipes while cooking, instructions for games, or signs during walks. This shows children that reading is a valuable and useful skill in daily life.
Use Toys and Props to Enhance Stories Bring stories to life by using toys and props related to the books you’re reading. Acting out scenes with dolls, action figures, or stuffed animals can make the story more engaging and stimulate your child’s imagination.
Event Details:

Date: Monday, November 4th
Time: 6:15 pm
Location: St Raphael’s School Hall, 114 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside.
Cost: Free entry

Children welcome.
St Raphael’s Reading Revolution Read-a-thon. Nov 4 – 8.
Running from November 4th to November 8th. We’re encouraging our students, and the kindy kids at Cranley House Child Care Centre, Grove Kindergarten, Kozy Kids Glenside and Guardian Child Care Centre, plus the wider community to read as many books as possible, either to themselves or to others, and keep a tally.

Special book prizes will be awarded to the children who read or had the most books read to them at each participating kindergarten and at St Raphael’s School.

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