Reading for Pleasure
At Pallister Park, reading for pleasure is part of who we are. This page celebrates some of the moments that show what that really looks like — for every child, in their own way.
We believe every child is a reader. Not every child arrives believing that about themselves — and that is exactly why we work so hard to make it true.
KS2 reading with younger children
Older readers, younger listeners
Some of our most powerful reading moments happen when older children sit alongside younger ones and share a story together. KS2 pupils — including some of our most reluctant readers — showed real courage and real kindness, reading aloud to children from across the school, right down to our Nursery. It was brilliant. The older children grew in confidence with every page, and the younger children were captivated. Everyone gained something.
Courage and confidence
Reluctant readers stepping up
One of the highlights of our reading events is seeing children who would normally shy away from reading aloud choose to sit beside a younger child and give it a go. Reading to a smaller child feels different — it feels purposeful, kind, and brave. And it is.
These moments matter because they rewrite the story a child tells themselves about reading. If you can make a three-year-old laugh with a picture book, you are a reader. Full stop.
Community partners
Celebrating a passion for reading
We are incredibly grateful to our community partners for supporting reading at Pallister Park. Prizes were awarded to children who have shown a real passion for reading — those who talk about books, seek out new ones, and help build the reading culture in our school. It was a joy to celebrate them.
Recognising enthusiasm for reading — not just attainment — sends a powerful message: we value children who love books, not just children who are ahead of a benchmark. Every child who picks up a book for the sheer love of it is doing something worth celebrating.
The whole school
A day for everyone
Our reading celebration is designed so that every child can be fully part of it — however they choose to participate. What matters is the reading, the conversation, and the community. The rest is up to each child.
“A reader lives a thousand lives before they die.” — George R.R. Martin