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COVID-19 has allowed students more reading time, so some schools are offering opportunities and incentives for reading reading just for fun, that is.
During an interview with Guardian Media, Principal of ASJA Primary School, Nizamma Khan, said his school was pushing ahead to encourage strong readers during and after the pandemic.
Zaakir Adam Khan, a Standard Four pupil of Princes Town ASJA Primary, is dressed as Harry Potter. (Image courtesy Princes Town ASJA Primary School)
Last week, 398 students from his school engaged in a World Read A Book event, in commemoration of WORLD BOOK DAY.
“We are fortunate that we are located near a library and we have ongoing literacy programs. During World Read Aloud Day, we encouraged our pupils to dress up as their favourite book character and read to their teachers aloud,” he said.