Asda Clydebank champion helps P3 pupils love reading

This World Book Day, Maryanne Scott, based at Asda Clydebank, has shared her story of supporting Primary 3 pupils at Our Lady of Loretto Primary School in Clydebank every Thursday.

She works closely with children whose first language at home is not English, recognising the effort it takes for them to read, translate the language and confidently vocalise the words on a page.

After just three weeks of reading with the same three children, Maryanne has already seen a remarkable difference in their confidence and ability.

She said: “One child began with little to no interest in books.

“In week one, they preferred to play with Lego while I read aloud. However, by week two, they became more engaged and even chose a book they wanted to listen to.

“This week I saw a big difference, as the child independently began reading their workbook.

“I am so incredibly proud to be part of the children’s learning journeys and to have witnessed their progress first hand.

“World Book Day serves as a reminder that with patience, belief and encouragement, every child can discover the joy and power of reading.”

Maryanne Scott, Community Champion at Asda Clydebank is supporting local schoolchildren with their reading (Image: Supplied)

Her work has been praised by staff at Our Lady of Loretto Primary School.

McLaughlin, a Primary 3 teacher, said: “Having people like Maryanne come to the school and spend time with the children reading has been invaluable for them.

“The time spent with the children and support it has given us in the classroom has been tremendous.

“Especially with the whole classroom being read to and having the chance to read aloud in a fun, engaging environment that is different from their normal day-to-day.

“Thank you so much, Maryanne.”