But Catch-up Fridays go beyond simply encouraging reading for pleasure. They serve as a platform for enhancing students’ academic skills and competencies. Through engaging in DEAR sessions, students not only enhance their reading comprehension but also develop critical thinking, analytical, and writing abilities. These foundational skills are essential for success in various academic pursuits and are instrumental in fulfilling the curriculum’s intended goals.

Moreover, Catch-up Fridays emphasize the holistic development of learners by nurturing fundamental, social, and other pertinent skills. By fostering a culture of reading and intellectual curiosity, we strive to equip our students with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.