This term we are beginning a Buddy Reading Program at STM.  This program has some older students reading three times a week with younger students. The purpose is to help the younger students with more reading practice to enhance their skills. This will increase students' fluency, comprehension and self-esteem.  It also benefits the older students by giving them an opportunity to be mentors and develop leadership skills. The best way to get better at something is to practice, practice, practice. The same holds true for reading. All students benefit from the opportunity to practice reading to a live audience in an authentic manner. Altogether this program will involve sixty students across the school in Term 4.  We are hoping this program will be successful throughout Term 4 and will continue into 2025!

Mrs Baker
Diverse Learning Needs Coordinator