At Our Lady and Saint Philomena’s Catholic Primary School we believe that reading is crucial for children’s development. Reading should not be seen as a chore but as pleasure to enjoy.

Reading at Home

It is expected that pupils read daily with a grown-up at home, once their book has been read at least three times, this will be changed by an adult in school. 

EYFS and KS1 pupils take home Read Write Inc books, one which they have read in their group and one linked to their group read.
This will also be assigned on Oxford Owl:https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/

KS2 pupils take home a Big Cat Book and a reading for pleasure book.

Book Fair

Our 2025 Book Fair was such a big hit with everyone. We earned free books for our school!