We’re Record-Setting Readers in the National Year of Reading!
At Mill House School, we are incredibly proud to announce that our students and staff have helped set a brand-new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people reading online in 12 hours as part of the National Year of Reading’s Take 10 to Read campaign.
By joining thousands of readers across the world, our school played a part in an amazing global celebration of reading, literacy and imagination.
A World Record Achievement
The Take 10 to Read event brought together an incredible:
- 153,862 participants
- Across 92 countries and territories
- In more than 3,000 schools, libraries, businesses and community groups
Together, participants spent hundreds of thousands of minutes reading and sharing stories in many different formats, including books, comics, magazines and audiobooks.
Mill House School’s Contribution
Our students and staff enthusiastically took part by setting aside time to enjoy reading and celebrate the power of stories. It was wonderful to see everyone engaging with books and discovering new worlds through reading.
This achievement demonstrates that reading can connect people across communities, countries and cultures. Every student who took part contributed to a truly historic moment.
Why Reading Matters
Reading helps us to:
- Develop our imagination and creativity
- Build vocabulary and communication skills
- Improve concentration and wellbeing
- Learn about different people, places and experiences
- Become lifelong learners
Most importantly, reading opens doors to new opportunities and helps us better understand the world around us.
Thank You!
A huge thank you goes to all of our students, families and staff who supported this fantastic event.
We are delighted to be able to say that Mill House School is officially part of a Guinness World Records™ achievement!
What an incredible way to celebrate the National Year of Reading and show that, together, we can achieve something truly extraordinary.
Well done, Team Mill House!