A strong reading habit boosts vocabulary, writing, critical thinking, and exam scores. Here’s how Regina Pacis students (and parents) can make reading a daily joy not a chore.
Quick wins
- Set a daily page goal: 10–15 pages after prep or before bed.
- Carry a book everywhere: Idle minutes become reading time.
- Use a simple tracker: Note title, pages, and one sentence about what you learned.
Choose the right books
- Mix levels: One easy, one just-right, one challenging.
- Blend genres: African literature, biographies, science non-fiction, poetry, faith and values.
- Follow curiosity: If you love medicine, try medical memoirs; if business—entrepreneur stories.
Read actively
- Preview first: Scan blurb, chapter titles, and first pages.
- Annotate lightly: Underline key lines; star quotes; write a question in the margin.
- Summarise in 3 lines: What happened, why it matters, what you think.
Make it social
- Join or start a book circle: 3–5 friends; 20 minutes silent reading + 10 minutes sharing.
- Swap books with a rule: “Return it with one favourite quote on a sticky note.”
- Present your reads: One-minute talks at assembly or club—title, theme, takeaway.
Parents’ corner
- Keep a small home shelf; ask “What did you read today?” not “Did you read?”
- Celebrate finishes: a bookmark, a photo for the school blog, or a mini review posted on the class group (no spoilers!).
Call to Action: Visit the library this week. Borrow one book below your level (for speed) and one above (for stretch). Track seven days—you’ll feel the difference in essays and comprehension.