Library and Maker Space
Readers Cup
Since the last week of term one, ten students from across Year 5 and Year 6 have been preparing for the upcoming Readers Cup competition. This competition requires students to read five novels (generally more than once) so that they know as much about the books as possible. On the day of the competition the teams participate in five rounds of questioning where they answer collaboratively to earn points. There are still a few weeks of reading ahead before the day of the competition. We would like to wish these students the best as they continue to prepare for their competition on the 17th of June.
Premier’s Reading Challenge
The 2025 Premiers Reading Challenge reading period began on the 6th of May. To complete the challenge students in Prep – Year 2 need to read or experience 20 books, students in Year 3 and Year 4 need to read 20 books, and students in Year 5 and Year 6 need to read 15 books (this number of books acknowledges that older students are more likely to select longer and more complex books).
This year we are running an inter-house reading competition. Each book read will contribute to the total number of books read for each sporting house. Each week the sports captains will visit classrooms to count the books read and will announce the weekly totals at assembly each week. The winning house will be presented with a trophy at assembly the week after book week in August.
National Simultaneous Storytime
Students joined us on Wednesday at midday to be a part of the 25th annual National Simultaneous Storytime event. Students were welcomed when visiting the display at the Library during first break throughout his week as part of our celebration activities.
May is National Family Reading Month
This year is the 29th year of National Family Reading Month which celebrates and encourages families reading together. Why not take the 31 Day Family Reading Challenge? To participate in the 31 Day Family Reading Challenge simply read for a minimum of 10 minutes each day and mark the day’s reading on the record chart. The reading record chart is available from the Library and is also included below. Students who return their completed reading chart will receive a certificate of participation and will go into the draw to win one of 10 prizes.
Have a great week!
Mrs Wilkinson
Book Club News
Book Club for Term 2 is now open. Brochures for this issue of Book Club will be distributed to students as soon as they arrive and the catalogue can also be viewed online. In this issue you'll find award-winning books and bestsellers, as well as old and new favourites. The books included in this issue span a wide range of children’s reading levels and interests with prices starting at just $3.
It is easy to order. The Book Club LOOP platform for parents allows you to pay by credit card. Your child’s order is submitted directly to school and the books will be delivered to their class. You can place your child’s order at scholastic.com.au/loop or by using the LOOP app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Alternatively, order forms with payment can be handed in at the school office. All orders placed through Book Club help to earn free reading books for the school library. Following are links for browsing the cataloge and for Loop payments.
Orders are due Monday the 9th of June.
