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Readathons 2024
Sponsored to read, raising money for charity
On Thursday 7 March (World Book Day) and Friday 8 March 2024 we held Readathons for pupils in Years 7-10. These sponsored reading events are now a regular part of our school calendar with pupils raising money for Read for Good, a Nailsworth-based charity that provides books and stories for children in hospitals nationwide.
Participants are off timetable and based in our spacious library - they find somewhere comfortable, whether on the beanbags, around a table, on low chairs or under a desk (!), and simply... READ! Pupils are supported throughout by our Librarians, who also provide hot chocolate and biscuits, which is always very welcome! We enjoy seeing the range of books being read.
Mr Clutterbuck, Headteacher, commented: "On both days I popped in to the PLC to check our readers' progress. The atmosphere was very calm and purposeful - you could almost see the words and paragraphs floating above our pupils' heads. The Readathon is a firm staple of our reading diet and an important opportunity for pupils to indulge in reading for pleasure, whilst raising money for a good cause."
We are an outstanding Readathon School for the area, raising money each year for this worthy charity. We are very grateful to all the pupils who took part this year, and to their sponsors. So far, we have raised over £1,470 and 30 pupils are still collecting their sponsorship money.
Read what some of our Readathon participants said:
'I like reading very much and the Readathon gave me time to read in peace, enjoy time with friends and the hot chocolate and biscuits were amazing! And the fact that it raises money is incredible. ' Stefania (Year 9)
'It is a great way to do more reading, especially as someone who runs out of time at home.' Chloe (Year 10)
'I thought the Readathon was an amazing opportunity for everyone and being part of it since Year 8 has been great. I am grateful to the Librarians who host this event.' Phoebe (Year 10)
'I thought it was interesting and has inspired me to read more at home. I also think it's a great way to raise money for charity and encourage people to read more often.' Connie (Year 8)
'I thought it was good to have the chance to relax and read. The hot chocolate was amazing and my book was interesting. I will definitely try the Readathon again.' Teagan (Year 7)
'I loved it because I got to do my favourite thing: READ!' Archie (Year 7)
'I think the Readathon was very good and it was very kind to get hot chocolate and biscuits. It is a great event to raise money.' Katie (Year 7)
'I really enjoyed this as it was a great chance to read for as long as I want. Reading gives me a chance to just not think about anything else in life. It gives you a chance to enjoy reading even more or even start loving reading.' Evie (Year 7)
'I thought it was really fun and entertaining to have a break from regular school. The atmosphere was relaxing and stress free all day.' Ines (Year 10)
'I thought it was really fun and it inspired me to read more as I was just taken away into the story.' Annabelle (Year 7)
'I really enjoyed the day because it was a chance to escape into another world and have a calmer day to reflect a bit, whilst being sponsored to help others.' Klara (Year 8)
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