Building a Reading Culture in Rosinka

This year, we have made reading one of our key priorities at Rosinka. There is a simple reason for this: children who become strong, enthusiastic readers develop skills that support almost every other area of their education.

The evidence is compelling. Reading supports vocabulary, comprehension, writing and wider academic achievement. Just as importantly, research shows that children who enjoy reading tend to achieve better reading outcomes. Yet reading for pleasure has declined significantly over the past decade. National Literacy Trust research in 2026 found that only around one third of children and young people surveyed said they enjoyed reading in their free time.

Perhaps this should not surprise us. Books now compete for children’s attention with social media, YouTube, streaming services, phones, tablets, gaming and countless other forms of instant entertainment, alongside the traditional demands on their free time. In such a crowded environment, developing a love of reading cannot be left to chance.

That is why our reading drive at Rosinka matters. We want books to be visible and talked about across our campus. We want children recommending books to friends, discovering new authors and genres, hearing adults read aloud and becoming increasingly adventurous in what they choose for themselves.

Families have an important role too. Reading together, talking about books, making time for reading and helping children find books they genuinely enjoy can make a real difference.

Together, we want to ensure that reading continues to have an important place in our children’s lives, both now and in the future.