Home Reading – Regular Readers
Stoneferry Primary has a reading incentive named Regular Readers. Each child’s mission is to read at home at least 3 times a week. Each time a child reads and has their journal signed by an adult, they will receive one star on their rocket bookmark. For every 15 stars, a child receives a small prize. When their bookmark is full (30 stars) they also receive a VIP library pass and get to keep their bookmark.
In addition to this, each class has their own target to reach. For example, if 80% of children in Year 1 read at least 3 times a week they will be able to choose from a selection of rewards such as juice and biscuits or extra play time.
To help this, we have introduced reading buddies across the school and have enlisted parent volunteers to help hear children read.
Further information
“Teachers are highly perceptive to pupils’ needs, especially those with SEND, ensuring they access the full curriculum and receive tailored, effective support.”
“There are exciting clubs, curriculum-linked trips, and creative experiences like science club and visits to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park that pupils love.”
“Stoneferry Primary School is a caring community where pupils thrive, enjoy learning, and are eager to take part in every lesson.”
“Pupils show strong awareness of democracy, difference and wellbeing, and regularly vote for their school council while learning how to keep a healthy mind.”
“In early years, children develop independence and focus through rich indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, stories, rhymes and purposeful play.”
“Pupils behave well and treat each other and adults with kindness and respect, creating a calm and inclusive school atmosphere.”
“The curriculum is well planned and sequenced, supporting pupils to build knowledge, use subject-specific vocabulary, and explain their learning clearly.”
“The ‘Stoneferry Toolkit’ helps pupils to be kind, tolerant and respectful, and they show a clear understanding of how to stay safe both online and offline.”
“Teachers have high expectations, and pupils rise to them—showing respect, enthusiasm, and a real love of learning both in and out of the classroom.”
“Reading starts straight away, with phonics taught consistently and effectively, ensuring no pupil is left behind in becoming a confident reader.”
