EDM 1600: Bankhead Primary School Silver Reading Schools Award

That this House congratulates Bankhead Primary School in Glasgow West on earning a Silver Reading Schools Award from the Scottish Book Trust; commends the work of the teaching staff and their commitment to promoting a culture of reading both within the curriculum through paired reading, class novel studies, and author-focused activities, and outside of the classroom by launching a Reading Ambassador programme which gives a voice to pupils; notes that library sessions are organised during summer holidays; recognises the contribution of the pupils, who have participated in visits by authors, such as a poetry lesson with Laura Murcha as part of a successful Guinness World Record attempt, and by sharing their stories with local care home residents, fire station staff, at the local community centre and with secondary school pupils; understands that, in achieving this success, Bankhead Primary developed strong ties with the local community, inviting dentists, opticians, engineers and business professionals to run career-themed literacy sessions; and considers that the Reading Schools programme, organised by the Scottish Book Trust, is an important tool in promoting reading among children, adults and local communities; wishes the pupils every success as they continue to embed reading into daily life, both within the school and beyond.