At the end of February, in Chapel, Gresham’s Schoolreaders Ambassadors Lewis B and Katie J launched the Gresham’s Race for Reading Lent Challenge, encouraging the school community to support the national literacy charity, Schoolreaders.

Schoolreaders works across England to provide one-to-one reading support for children, helping to build confidence, enjoyment, and long-term opportunities through reading. As part of Gresham’s Year of Reading 2026, pupils are invited to take on the challenge of completing 40 miles in 40 days to raise funds to support the charity’s programme of volunteer readers in primary schools. A superb initiative helping children across the UK build confidence and a love of reading.