Readathon Diary

Scotland’s Tell a Story Day 30th October 2009

Dyslexia Awareness Week 1st-7th November 2009-10-12

10th Annual National Storytelling week 30th Jan - 6th Feb 2010

World Book Day 4th March 2010

World Poetry Day 21 March 2010

International Children’s Book Day 2nd April 2010

Shakespeare’s Birthday 23rd April 2010

National Share a Story Month May 2010

Roald Dahl Day 13th September 2010

Talk Like a Pirate Day! 19 September 2010

What people are saying about Readathon

Readathon is very well organised and the kids really enjoy it.

Secondary School, Sheffield

What people are saying about Readathon

We enjoyed Readathon very much and it tied in extremely well with this year's focus on reading.

Primary School, West Norwood

What people are saying about Readathon

I'd like to thank you for all the materials you sent, especially the posters and ideas for assembly, all have come in very useful.

Secondary School, Thornbury

What people are saying about Readathon

I love the fact that you're raising money doing something that I love. I'm going to try to beat my own record from last year which was 23 books.

Pupil, Secondary school, Grantham

What people are saying about Readathon

I had all but given up on trying to get my daughter (Year 4) to read but this has given her the push she needed. We can't stop her now. Thank you."

Pupil's Parent, Independent School, Kent

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Readathon Assembly Notes.pdf
Assembly notes to help you introduce Readathon to your school.

Readathon Parents' Letter.pdf
A letter written on your school's behalf explaining Readathon to parents.

Readathon Certificate.pdf
A certificate of thanks you can hand to each child who takes part in the Readathon.

Readathon Press Release.pdf
When it's all over you'll want the press to know how well your Readathon went. This makes it very straightforward for you.

Readathon Poster Keystage 1 and 2
A poster for primary teachers to pin-up and let the school know when you're running Readathon

Readathon Poster Keystage 3
And here's our poster for secondary school teachers

Puzzles
A crossword, jokes, quiz and puzzles to help keep everyone busy.