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Reading

At Queensbridge our vision is to have a school where pupils are empowered with the master skill: Reading

We read for learning and we read for pleasure, widely and often. Through all aspects of school life, we strive to ensure that every student has a reading-rich experience throughout Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This gives our learners the best start in terms of both academic success and personal wellbeing.

Our library is literally and metaphorically at the heart of our school, where it is a well maintained and popular hub of creativity and learning. Mrs Chilton, our Reading Engagement Mentor and School Librarian, is on hand at all times for advice and support with matching pupils to their next favourite read.

Check out our news stories below to get a flavour of some of the wonderful reading and book related events that are happening in the library, in lessons, and beyond at QB.

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  • Year 7s Take Part in BookTrust’s ‘Bookbuzz’ Initiative

    Published 21/10/24

    New Books for Year 7 Pupils Cause a Buzz at QB

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  • Zephaniah's Peace Garden

    Published 14/10/24

    Zephaniah's Peace Garden Project Opens to Pupils

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  • Inspiring Talks at the DLP Reading Festival!

    Published 11/10/24

    Queensbridge Shines at the Birmingham South Area Network Reading Festival!

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  • Blossoming Balsall Heath

    Published 07/10/24

    Year 7 Write Haikus for Blossoming Balsall Heath Project

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  • Doorways Into Reading

    Published 01/10/24

    At Queensbridge, we’re building a vibrant community of readers, and it’s not just the students getting involved – our staff are leading the way!

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  • Summer Reading Challenge Winners

    Published 30/09/24

    Year 7 Winners Receive Prizes!

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  • Year 10s Become ‘Reader Leaders’

    Published 27/09/24

    At Queensbridge, we’re proud to celebrate our new Reader Leader initiative, where Year 10 students are stepping up to mentor Year 7 readers.

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  • Summer reading challenges

    Published 16/07/24

    QB library launches the summer reading challenge 

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  • Book bags for all

    Published 03/07/24

    Bookmarking the start of a new chapter 

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  • Staff are Reading!

    Published 06/05/24

    QB Staff Recommendations

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  • King of Nothing

    Published 15/04/24

    QB favourite returns 

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  • Bibliomaniac

    Published 08/04/24

    The Heath Bookshop’s Music and Literature Festival

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