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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]ISZN marked World Book Day with its Big Reading Bash, bringing students, parents, and teachers together through a shared focus on reading.<\/p>\n

The event invited parents into classrooms to read stories to Primary students, creating a strong connection between home and school. This approach encouraged the whole community to pause, engage with books, and take part in a shared reading experience.<\/p>\n

Classrooms Turned\u00a0into\u00a0Reading Spaces Across the School<\/h3>\n

Across the school, classrooms took on a different feel. Teachers prepared warm and inviting reading environments with cushions, blankets, and\u00a0cosy\u00a0spaces designed for storytelling.<\/p>\n

Parents led reading sessions, often bringing props to support their stories and keep students engaged. These sessions extended beyond listening, with students taking part in related activities such as card-making, crafts, reflections, and writing tasks inspired by the stories they heard.<\/p>\n

Students Engage\u00a0with\u00a0Stories and Share Their Experience<\/h3>\n

Students stayed fully engaged throughout the morning. Many arrived in costume, adding a sense of excitement and creativity to the day. They moved between sessions with energy, speaking about the\u00a0stories\u00a0and sharing their\u00a0favourite\u00a0moments with each other.<\/p>\n

This sense of anticipation carried through the event, with students showing clear enthusiasm for each reading session.<\/p>\n

A Different Rhythm Across the School Day<\/h3>\n

The day started with a calm and\u00a0exciting\u00a0atmosphere. Students, teachers, and parents all arrived ready to take part.<\/p>\n

As the morning progressed, the school took on a different rhythm. Classes rotated between storytelling sessions, and conversations continued in the hallways. Students spoke about what they had heard, creating a shared experience across year groups.<\/p>\n

Supporting a Love of Reading at ISZN<\/h3>\n

The Big Reading Bash supports reading beyond the classroom. It encourages students to see reading as something they can enjoy in different settings and with different people.<\/p>\n

The event also connects to the school\u2019s values.\u00a0Students showed respect as listeners and resilience when engaging with new and unfamiliar stories.\u00a0The experience opened space for creativity and imagination through shared reading moments.<\/p>\n

A Shared Experience That Brings the Community Together<\/h3>\n

The interaction between parents and students shaped the experience. Costumes added personality to the day, while shared reading created moments that students will remember.<\/p>\n

As\u00a0Ms.\u00a0Murtaj,\u00a0Kiga\u00a02 Teacher, shared:<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough little eyes, stories spark creativity and curiosity, bringing everyone together in a shared journey of imagination.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Big Reading Bash brought the ISZN community together around reading, creating space for students to listen, respond, and connect through stories.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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