Ambition Reading Challenge

At our school, we are passionate about fostering a lifelong love of reading and encouraging students to challenge themselves through ambitious and enriching texts. To support this, we have introduced the Ambition Reading Challenge, an exciting initiative designed to inspire students to explore some of the most engaging and influential books in children’s and young adult literature.

The challenge invites students to read ten books from a specially curated collection of 50 titles, carefully selected by our staff and library team. The reading list spans a wide range of genres, including adventure, fantasy, mystery, historical fiction and contemporary classics, ensuring that there is something to capture every student’s interest while also broadening their reading experiences.

The books have been chosen not only for their popularity and enjoyment, but also for their ability to extend students’ vocabulary, deepen their understanding of different themes and cultures, and expose them to increasingly sophisticated texts. By encouraging students to read beyond their usual choices, the challenge helps develop confident, resilient and ambitious readers.

Students who successfully complete the challenge receive:

✓ A special Ambition Reading Challenge Badge

✓ 250 achievement points

✓ Recognition for their outstanding commitment to reading

✓ The opportunity to receive additional rewards and prizes

As part of the challenge, students are also encouraged to reflect on their reading journey by writing a review of their favourite book in their Ambition Reading Challenge booklet. This helps students develop their critical thinking, writing and recommendation skills while sharing their enthusiasm for reading with others.

The Ambition Reading Challenge has already seen students achieve remarkable success and serves as a powerful example of our commitment to promoting reading for pleasure alongside academic excellence.

Challenge booklets and copies of the selected titles are available through the school library, where staff are always ready to help students discover their next great read. Through the Ambition Reading Challenge, we aim to inspire students to read more widely, think more deeply and develop a genuine love of literature that will stay with them long after they leave school.