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Reading for Pleasure: the impact it has on students

NEWS / 3 March 2014

In the World Book Day 2014 resource pack for secondary schools, there is an article about the importance of reading and parents sharing their enjoyment of reading with their children.

In the World Book Day 2014 resource pack for secondary schools, there is an article about the importance of reading and parents sharing their enjoyment of reading with their children.  The article references the Institute of Education's 2013 study into the 'role of reading' which you can read for yourself  - go to the Centre for Longtitudinal Studies and scroll down to the Sullivan and Brown's, 2013/10, "Social Inequalities in cognitive scores at 16: The Role of Reading". 

Browse through the World Book Day article here:

Ms. O'Kelly

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Speaking about her appointment Chair of the Board of Management Ms. Aoife Cassidy said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Delia as Deputy Principal; she has been a leader and teacher at Stratford College for more than 20 years. During this time, she has served in an acting capacity as Deputy Principal, including over the last three years. She has strong leadership skills and an unwavering commitment and dedication to our school community. We have every confidence that she will continue to lead with the same energy, warmth and dedication in the years ahead. We are delighted to formally confirm Delia’s appointment and wish her every success in the role going forward.


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