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Reading@SMP

‘To learn to read is to light a fire.’ Victor Hugo

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Reading forms the backbone of everything we do at St. Matthew’s.  We understand that the ability to read not only opens doors in this world, but also to many others.  

We prioritise the teaching of this most fundamental skill right from the moment your child walks through our nursery door.  We ignite a spark and a curiosity through well planned lessons and through an immersive text rich environment.  

Below, you can find links to our progression document for reading at St. Matthew’s, as well as information about how we prioritise and promote reading within our community.  

You can also find links to videos and websites that explain some of the different approaches that we use in school.  

Reading@SMP
Progression in Reading
What is Read Write Inc?
What is Accelerated Reader?
What is Reading Plus?
Click on the image above to find our back catalogue of bedtime stories made famous by #TuckedUpThursday

#TuckedUpThursday has become a huge part of our drive to instil a love of reading and storytelling in the St. Matthew’s community.  Our 12 hour story marathon in February 2021 was a great example of this.  we invited a host of authors to run workshops with the children including: Gabrielle Kent, Helen Stephens, Piers Torday, Sue Hendra and Phil Linnett, Ross Welford and Jenny Pearson! 

Reading Breakfasts @SMP

Every month, one of our classes hosts a Reading Breakfast.  Parents and families are invited into school to join us for a morning of exploring and celebrating books.  We use these well attended events to inspire and enthuse reading and we look to build a strong dialogue between families focused on discussing books of all kinds.  

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  • St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 6EY
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St Matthews Catholic Primary School is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust which is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales under company Registration number No. 07890590. The Company is an exempt charity. The registered office address is; Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6RZ, School Reception: Tel: 0191 499 0111