Our Reading Ambassadors are an enthusiastic group of avid readers who are determined to help promote a love of reading within St Mary's. As well as acting as peer influencers and key development role in promoting reading for pleasure, there duties also involve:

• Ensuring the library is neat and tidy and all the books are in the correct place.
• Ensuring that the library is inviting for all children, placing new books on display and contributing to the library theme and display.
• Fostering a love of reading throughout school by sharing their favourite books with others and recommending them
• Creating and updating recommended reading lists
• Developing KS1 reading provision – book boxes, recommended picture books etc.
• Being a reading partner for children in Reception and Year 1.
• Developing and maintaining reading areas at playtimes and lunchtime
• Carrying out evaluations of class reading areas and provide feedback.
• Supporting and quality assuring KS2 Book Club sessions
• Assisting in the planning of reading themed events such as World Book Day.
• Working with Mrs Pearson to develop a love of reading throughout the school.