The college distributed 120 copies of a book by The Emirati poet and writer Ali Al Shaali to read during Ramadan before the meeting with the author on campus in April.
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Event Target Category: Students
Arabic Reading Challenge 9th Edition
We would like to remind you of the qualifying dates for the ninth edition of the Arab Reading Challenge, which aims to instill a love of reading in our children and develop their linguistic and cognitive skills. Please support your children and encourage them to prepare well for the competition, ensuring they have all the necessary books and are ready to take on the challenge with confidence and enthusiasm.
100 Book Challenge
The main objective is to encourage and cultivate a habit of reading and promote competence among sections. By challenging students to read as many books as possible this month, we aim to instill a lifelong love for reading and ignite a competitive spirit among sections.
Take-Home Book
We are thrilled to introduce a new initiative at ASCS Layyah that aims to enhance our students’ reading skills. The “Take-Home Book” initiative allows our students to bring home books from our school library to enjoy with their families.
Creative Writing
Join our Creative Writing Competition this March as part of Reading Month! This competition is designed to foster students’ writing skills while allowing them to reflect on their favorite books. Participants can choose any topic to express their creativity and showcase their storytelling abilities. Through this initiative, we aim to inspire a love for writing and literature, encouraging students to explore their imaginations and enhance their expressive skills.
Monthly Top Readers Competition
The Monthly Top Readers is an internal competition designed to encourage students to improve their reading skills and increase their Lexile levels. Students compete by reading the highest number of books using the school’s reading platforms: Asafeer, LevelUp, and Achieve3000. This initiative fosters a culture of reading, enhances comprehension skills, and motivates students to challenge themselves to become more proficient readers.
VISS Khorfakkan Reading Extravaganza
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a love for reading, our Term 3 Reading Extravaganza will feature an exciting Dress-Up Event, where students and staff will bring their favorite book characters to life. This initiative celebrates literacy in a creative and interactive manner , reinforcing the joy and importance of reading.
The day will include:
📖 Character Parade – A showcase of literary creativity as students step into the world of their favorite books.
🤝 Buddy Reading Sessions – Encouraging collaboration and storytelling across various age groups.
❓ Reading Book Quiz – A fun and engaging way to test and expand literary knowledge.
With a focus on enriching student learning and engagement, this event aligns with our ongoing efforts to promote literacy and critical thinking. It is a celebration of reading that highlights the power of storytelling and its role in education.
March Leaderboard: IXL Reading Challenge
The March Leaderboard is an exciting school-wide competition designed to boost students’ proficiency in reading informational texts. Throughout the month, participants will complete 40 targeted reading skills on the IXL platform, focusing on comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking. Students will compete individually, earning recognition for their progress and achievements. This engaging challenge encourages a love for reading, enhances literacy skills, and fosters a spirit of healthy competition!
Read Across SAIS
The SAIS community will engage in meaningful literacy activities that allow students and their parents to practice skills and apply reading strategies. The theme “Reading Takes You Places” at SAIS International Airport includes:
SAIS Reading Flight,
Reading Camp with Parents,
Character Day,
RAZ Reading Competition,
Read Aloud Day,
Reading Workshops for Parents.
High school students will have a PISA Reading Skills Boot Camp over three days.
The SGA will also read to students in KG and Elementary.
DEAR Time
DEAR Time (Drop Everything and Read) is a school-wide initiative at Creative British School launched by Mr. Timothy, an English teacher , in coordination with the library to foster a love for reading and improve literacy skills. Every day , students in both Primary and Secondary dedicate 20 minutes to quiet reading. Teachers participate by reading alongside students and guiding discussions on the importance of books. This program encourages independent reading habits, promotes book access, and strengthens a culture of lifelong learning-because at CBS, we believe that “Readers are Leaders!”
