Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge

 At Pinewood Primary School every student is encouraged to complete the Premier’s Reading Challenge each year. The Challenge promotes a love of books by encouraging children to read more widely.

For students in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 the challenge is to read or “experience” 30 books by themselves or with the assistance of a family member or friend. At least 20 of these must be from the Reading Challenge booklist.

For students in Years 3 to 6 the challenge is to read 15 books. At least 10 must be from the Reading Challenge booklist. 

Books from the booklist are available from the school library, local libraries, outside my room and in the take-home tubs. You may also have some at home.

Last year 255 students completed the Reading Challenge. They read a total of 9691 books. Some students read over 100 books!

This year we are encouraging the students to enter books from home as soon as they are completed. Students who do this seem to find it more motivating. To do this each child needs to get their username and password from their class teacher or myself. Once you have entered a book you can give it a ‘star’ rating and recommend it for others to read.

The official website contains so much information including a full list of the Reading Challenge books, lists of the top 100 books read last year for each age group, important dates and frequently asked questions so it is well worth taking the time to look.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/prc/

Please see me or your class teacher if you have any problems or questions.

Happy Reading!

Helen Dent