Reader Profile Survey Reflection

When I analysed our Reader Profile Survey, I was encouraged to see that 93.8% of my students said they enjoy reading for pleasure or enjoy having someone read to them. This was a wonderful result, as it shows that the majority of my learners already have a positive attitude towards reading and are beginning to see themselves as readers.

The survey also highlighted an important next step. Half of my class have a public library card, while the other 50% do not. Although students enjoy reading, many have limited access to books outside the classroom, which can make it more challenging to develop regular reading habits and sustain reading for enjoyment.

This is an area I want to strengthen by building stronger partnerships with whānau. I plan to encourage families to sign up for a local library card and make greater use of the National Library service so students have access to a wider range of high-interest texts. By increasing opportunities to read at home, I hope to continue nurturing confident readers who choose to read for pleasure.

This survey has provided valuable insight into my students’ reading identities and will help guide my next steps in creating a rich and sustainable reading culture both at school and at home.