At West Boldon Primary, we absolutely LOVE reading!

We truly believe that reading is the most important thing a primary school can help children to develop — it opens doors to imagination, learning, and lifelong curiosity.

One of the ways we nurture this passion is through our Tuesday afternoon shared paired reading sessions, where children from different classes come together to share their favourite books. Older pupils read to younger ones, creating a wonderful buzz of storytelling and excitement around books.

These sessions don’t just build a love of reading — they also strengthen friendships across year groups and fill our school with smiles, laughter, and the joy of stories.