TWO book-smart girls from a Stalybridge school have turned the page to success.
Muizzah Tayyab and Victoria Saville, who are in Year 5 and 6 at Silver Springs Primary Academy, have been crowned national Reading Plus champions.
“I feel proud and accomplished about becoming a Reading Plus Champion because it took a lot of time and effort,” said Victoria.
Muizzah added: “I like the fact that Reading Plus improves your reading skills.”
The pair have become two of the few students nationwide to complete the entire DreamBox Reading Plus – a reading development programme used by over 130,000 students.
“We are absolutely thrilled to once again have students graduate from the Reading Plus programme,” said Karen Allen, a teaching assistant at the school.
“This year we are celebrating our youngest-ever graduate, Muizzah, who has completed the college-level programme in Year 5. Victoria has also completed the programme, and together these children are a shining example of determination and the effort needed to achieve success.
“Muizzah is very self-motivated and her work is always to the highest standard. Victoria enjoys reading and will devour a book – this love will help her with the champion tasks and she’s looking forward to interviewing an author.”
Muizzah and Victoria have received a prize kit to celebrate and support their role as a champion – including activities like publishing blogs on the Daisy Education website and interviewing children’s authors.
Last year, the school had three students achieve the Reading Plus Champion title – including Victoria’s brother Michael.
Daisy Education – providers of Reading Plus – organise initiatives to support the programme’s efforts in improving pupils’ reading skills and fostering reading for pleasure.
Matt Lewis, Reading Development Consultant for Reading Plus, commented: “Muizzah and Victoria should be incredibly proud of their achievements and all they have accomplished in their new roles.”