Rocket writing

We imagined where we would like to go in a rocket.

We wrote about it and displayed our writings on a very big rocket.

Time to Read Finale

We have loved being involved in the
Time To Read programme with Alere.

Many thanks to all the wonderful people who were involved.

Library Visit

Paired reading in the senior school

J is for Jelly

Baking Pancake and Easter nests

Time to Read Initiative

Time to Read is a wonderful reading initiative that has been rolled out in our school today.

 Thanks to Alere and to the ESB for allowing us to become involved in such an inspiring programme.

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Time to Read

Our Time to Read programme provides children in second class, aged seven to nine, with reading support from a business volunteer over a 20 week programme.  The programme aims to increase the enjoyment of, and confidence in reading whilst encouraging self-discovery for the participating children. Our programme was piloted in 2010/11 and evaluated by renowned expert Dr. Eithne Kennedy of St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra.

Teachers and participants report significant impacts on the children.  All business volunteers who partake in this programme receive training in advance which provides volunteers with the desired outcomes, programme details, feedback and support elements, best practice information in terms of reading strategies and child protection guidelines.  Each weekly session consists of the business volunteer reading one to one for 30 minutes each with two children. The children, volunteers and parents have a visit(s) to their local public library.  The business also hosts a workplace visit for the participating children and their teachers.

The ESB through its Energy for Generations Fund is Time to Read’s strategic partner and sponsor 2013 – 2015.

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