On the evening of March 23, Reserve Primary School welcomed parents and caregivers for a Reading Engagement Night — a warm, practical gathering designed to equip families with the tools to make reading a richer part of home life. Far from a formal presentation, the night felt more like a friendly conversation, with facilitators sharing research-backed strategies in an atmosphere that was relaxed, encouraging, and full of laughter.

At the heart of the evening was a simple but powerful truth: reading together matters deeply. When families share stories, they build vocabulary, spark imagination, and strengthen the bonds between them. It sends children the message that reading is something to love, not just a school requirement. Events like this one equip families to carry that love of reading into their everyday lives—one page, and one shared moment, at a time.