Introduction
To cultivate love for reading and encourage creativity, imagination, and critical thinking among students, the school Library celebrated Reading Week under the theme “Read, Think and Grow.”
A variety of age-appropriate literary activities were organized by the Librarian Mrs. Sonia Jagtap and Asst. Librarian Mrs. Chandrajyoti Choudhary for students of Class I to IX. The activities inspired students to read with understanding, express their ideas confidently, and appreciate the joy of books.
Activities Conducted:
Classes I & II – Read Aloud
Students enthusiastically participated in the Read Aloud activity by reading short stories and picture books i.e. The Enormous Turnip, Mouse Moves House, Hen’s Pens, and Sam Sheep Can’t Sleep, with proper pronunciation, expression, and voice modulation. The activity improved their reading fluency, vocabulary, and confidence while making reading an enjoyable experience.
Classes III & IV – Storytelling
Students narrated interesting stories based on Punch Kati Lomdi, The Golden Touch of Midas, Adiyal Gay, and Meena Aur Sunhari Chidiyan, using expressive voices, actions, and facial expressions. Their storytelling skills reflected creativity, imagination, and confidence while helping them improve communication and public speaking abilities.
Classes V & VI – Poster Making
Students created colourful and meaningful posters based on the theme “Read, Think and Grow.” Their artwork beautifully conveyed the importance of reading, learning, and lifelong education through creative illustrations and inspiring messages.
Classes VII & VIII – Peer Reading: Read the Story and Change Its Climax
Students worked in pairs to read selected stories and then creatively rewrote the ending by changing the climax. This activity encouraged analytical thinking, imagination, teamwork, and creative writing while helping students understand story structure and character development.
Storytelling by Class IX for Class II
The students of Class IX narrated engaging stories to the younger children Class II using expressive storytelling techniques. The activity created a joyful reading atmosphere, strengthened interaction between senior and junior students, and inspired young learners to develop an interest in books and reading.
A special morning assembly
A special morning assembly was also conducted on 23/07/2026 . The assembly aimed to encourage students to develop the habit of reading and to understand the importance of books in shaping knowledge, creativity, and character.
The programme began with the morning prayer, followed by the school pledge and thought for the day: “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” The significance of the quote was explained, highlighting how reading broadens our minds and helps us become responsible citizens.
Students then presented the latest national, international, and sports news, keeping everyone informed about current events. A new word, “Perseverance,” was introduced along with its meaning and usage to enrich students’ vocabulary.
An interesting fact was shared about the 45-letter English word “Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis,” which is one of the longest words in the English language and refers to a rare lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica dust.
A fun quiz on books and authors, actively engaged the audience and encouraged participation. The highlight of the assembly was a motivational story titled “The Boy Who Never Stopped Reading,” which beautifully illustrated how a regular reading habit can lead to knowledge, confidence, and success.
The assembly concluded with a message encouraging every student to spend time reading daily and to make books their lifelong companions. The programme was informative, inspiring, and served as a meaningful reminder that reading is the key to learning, thinking, and growing.
