OLF 80 Days of Reading Challenge

OLF 80 Days of Reading Challenge

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), and to celebrate this milestone, we are excited to launch a special reading initiative for our students: the “80 Days of Reading” Challenge.

Beginning on Monday, 2nd June 2025, and running through to Wednesday, 20th August 2025. This challenge aims to foster a love of reading and encourage students to develop sustained, daily reading habits. With the winter months ahead and the anticipation of Book Week growing, this is a perfect opportunity to keep our students engaged with the joy and discovery that reading brings.  

How it works: 

● Students will be encouraged to read every day for 80 days. 

● A simple tracking sheet will be provided to help students keep track of their reading. 

● Reading can be done independently, shared with a family member, or listened to as an audiobook. 

As a fun and exciting way to celebrate their efforts, every child who returns a completed reading log will have the chance to draw a ‘Golden Ticket’ in front of the whole school after the Book Week Parade on Friday, 22nd of August. Each Golden Ticket will reveal a special surprise… prizes will be revealed closer to the day.   We hope that the ‘80 Days of Reading’ Challenge becomes a shared journey between school and home, supporting our learners to build lifelong reading habits with a wonderful celebration of books and reading. 

Your child would have bought home a copy of their reading log this week. If they require a spare, please contact the school office.  

Mrs Tayla Waters | English Coordinator