Introduction: 22 January 2026
In 2026, we are proud to be taking part in the National Year of Reading! This exciting year is all about enjoying books, sharing stories and discovering the magic of reading together.
Every class has a special class book to explore and celebrate. Our reading journey begins in Reception with the fun and adventurous We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and continues through the school to Year 5, where children will explore the wonderful story The Secret Garden.
To launch the National Year of Reading, children have created bright and imaginative displays inspired by their class texts. These displays show their learning, creativity and love of reading, and help to make our school a place where stories are everywhere.
We are excited to continue our National Year of Reading and can’t wait to see where our books take us!
Update: 10 February 2026 – Our New Display
As part of our celebrations for the Year of Reading, we are proud to share our fabulous new display, which showcases a selection of newly published books, highlights the monthly reading activities that families can enjoy at home, and introduces our four amazing Reading Ambassadors.
The display also shines a spotlight on our Reader of the Week, celebrating pupils who demonstrate enthusiasm, progress, and a love of reading. See picture 8 below.
Update: 3 March 2026 – Reading Ambassador Quotes
Our fantastic Reading Ambassadors have been busy finding out which books we love most here at St. Paul’s! From magical adventures to laugh-out-loud stories, our school is full of brilliant readers with brilliant tastes. Discover what we love to read – and maybe find your next favourite book!
My Favourite Book: Frankie in Year 5, interviewed by Alfie and Millie
What is your favourite book?
I enjoy reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. I think that they’re really interesting.What happens in the books?
It’s all about real life situations and things that go wrong for him.On a scale of 1-10, how much do you like the books?
I like them about 8/10.What is your favourite part of the book? Who is your favourite character?
My favourite character is Greg. The things he does make me laugh. My favourite part of the story is when Greg and his brother throw a party and it all goes wrong!Finally, why do you think that it’s important to read?
I think that it’s important to read because it can help us spell. But also it’s a good way to relax.
My Favourite Book: Mehar in Year 6, interviewed by Divine and Evan
Which genre of book do you like reading?
I like to read fiction mostly.What’s your favourite book?
I really like The Snowman Code, especially as it’s about Christmas and that’s my favourite time of year.Where is the story set and what is it about?
The story is set in the London and it’s about a girl, called Blessing, who is bullied. Albert, the snowman, helps her tackle her bullies and makes her a happy girl again. Albert is also looking for his true love, Clemetine.Are there any moral stories to this tale? What are they?
I think it’s that there’s always a consequence for doing wrong things, like bullying.Why is reading important to you?
It’s important to me because it helps me learn about the world.
