QPHS magazine - Autumn Term 2025 - Magazine - Page 10
Building a Culture of Reading One Book at a Time
Since September, Queen9s Park
High School has launched a new
library programme, giving students
the chance to visit the school library
once every two weeks during tutor
time. Since introducing this
initiative, we9ve seen a fantastic
increase in library use. In the first
half-term alone, students checked
out more than 180 books and we9re
already on track to surpass that this
half-term.
Reading achievements are also on
the rise. Twenty-eight students
have earned their Reading
Champion badges by returning
three or more books since
September, and two exceptional
Year 7 students have already read
and returned an impressive ten
books each.
In addition, we have also been able
to offer students the opportunity to
see what it9s like to be a librarian,
with seven Year 10 students taking
on the role since October half-term.
These students help our librarian to
scan, sort, and organise the library,
keeping it in tip top shape for the
whole student body to enjoy!
Looking ahead, they9ll be looking at
providing 8student recommends9
reading sections, suggesting
activities for World Book Day later
in the year, as well as sharing
valuable insight into what students
want from their library.
It9s been inspiring to see this vibrant
hub used more than ever before.
We9re excited to keep building on
this momentum.
Happy reading!
