Easton Royal Academy is celebrating being crowned South West regional winners of the National Read Aloud Challenge, organised by Fonetti. Staff and pupils attended a high-profile awards ceremony, held last week at Amazon Headquarters in London, marking a memorable day of celebration and recognition. The prestigious award was presented by presenter and commentator, Clare Balding. The ceremony also included inspirational and motivational keynote speeches from Louise Hill, founder of GoHenry, and Olympic gold medallist, Morgan Bolding.
Beck Stubbs, Principal of Easton Royal Academy, told Marlborough.news, “The event brought together schools and education innovators from across the country, providing a valuable opportunity to connect, share ideas, and celebrate excellence in literacy.
Judges and organisers noted that it was particularly impressive for a school of Easton Royal Academy’s size to achieve such a significant national accolade.
The day proved to be an exciting and confidence-building experience for pupils, who were launched straight into filmed media interviews upon arriving in London. They spoke with knowledge, confidence, and enthusiasm about their love of reading and how it has been nurtured and inspired between home and school —making staff and families immensely proud.
This achievement reflects the dedication of pupils, the commitment of staff, and the school’s strong culture of reading for pleasure and purpose. Easton Royal Academy extends its thanks to the organisers of the National Read Aloud Challenge and is proud to represent the South West on a national stage.”
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