Renaissance Reading at SFCC
In 2021, St Francis will continue to grow our reading comprehension through participation in the Renaissance Reading Program with students in Years 5-8. The Accelerated Reader (AR) computer program helps teachers and parents manage and monitor children’s independent reading practice, by guiding students to select books at their own level and read at their own pace. When they’re finished, students take a short online ‘Reading Practice’ quiz and receive feedback on their results to help them improve in their reading.
Students enjoy ‘voice and choice’ by having the chance to read for their own pleasure, as well as setting goals and tracking their own progress. Mostly, it's a great opportunity to hone in on our reading focus and unlock confidence and success in this area!
More information about the Renaissance Program, including links, is available for students on the ‘Middle Years Website’ on the READING HUB page.
STAR ☆ Readers
In order to celebrate reading at St Francis, this year we are introducing a regular ‘segment’ in the Newsletter where we acknowledge the great reading taking place in our classrooms.
Congratulations to the following students who have been recognised for their reading achievements! You guys are our ‘STAR ☆ Readers’ for Weeks 4-6!!
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Year 5 |
Jacob M, Aaron G, Emilia S, Angel R, Ninep D, Cassandra P |
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Year 6 |
Verrell S, Ekisha P, Lily K, Ada M, Anwin J |
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Year 7 |
Risha P, Chelsea D, Mischa R, Iris Y, Jessica O, Caitlinh N, Eva R, Dani A |
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Year 8 |
Aidan N, Sneha S, Aram B, Tegan D, Orlando F, Samriddhi B, Dylan C, Heaven-Leigh D |
I look forward to sharing future updates on the program and acknowledging the great efforts of our SFCC Reading Community with you this year.
Yours in Literacy,
Ms Courtney Spencer