Six Book Challenge
Doncaster College's new Principal George Trow presents the
certificates at a ceremony held in the Learning Resource Centre on
Tuesday 25th May 2010
Students from Doncaster College
have recently been encouraged to ‘get the reading habit’ by
completing the Six Book Challenge.
The Challenge is a nationwide event held by
libraries, colleges, adult centres and prisons across the country
aimed at encouraging less confident readers to tackle six books
between January and June.
Many of the college’s students who took part
are learning English as their second language, and were encouraged
to keep a reading diary, exchange books regularly, write book
reviews and use computers to contribute to the Six Book Challenge
blog about their experiences.
The challenge was organised by the College’s
Learning Resource Centre where students had the opportunity to use
the wide range of ‘easier to read’ resources and as a result a high
rate of success was achieved and this was recognised by a
presentation of certificates by new Doncaster College Principal
George Trow.
A College spokesman said “The challenge has
helped the confidence of the students and it has increased their
motivation to develop a reading habit. Many say they have
enjoyed the Challenge and will continue to read for pleasure.”
Anyone interested in part time courses to
improve English or Maths skills can call Doncaster College free on
0800 358 76 76.
Updated: 26/05/10