21st Century
Learning Space
Library News
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge has been finalised for another year. I’m pleased to say that the students at Rowville Primary School have read and shared a lot of books with their teachers this year! I hope the enjoyment of reading continues and that our students find books that they love to read over and over again. We have taken up the Reading Challenge and continued our reading journeys with lots of enthusiasm.
Our five “Top Reads” for 2026 are Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson (which was this year’s title for National Simultaneous Storytime), I Wanna Iguana by Karen Kaufman Orloff, Zog and Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Fire by Jackie French.
Our “Top Favourite” books for 2026 were by the ever-popular Andy Griffiths The Just Series i.e. Just Tricking, Just Crazy, Just Disgusting etc and titles from the Specky Magee series by Felice Arena.
The Reading Challenge Certificates will arrive in November for distribution. Congratulations and well done to everyone.
ROALD DAHL DAY
On the 13th of September the world celebrated Roald Dahl Day.
Roald Dahl was born on 13th September 1916, so his birthdate has now become a world-wide celebration and acknowledgement of the enormous contribution he has made to children’s literature. I once read that Roald Dahl was not very keen on celebrating his birthday but for those that admire his work, read and re-read his books I think it appropriate that we remember him fondly.
It was great to know that even our wonderful School Production this year is a by-product of his book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory bought to life on stage.
So, whenever you get a chance grab a copy of Fantastic Mr Fox, James and the Giant Peach, The BFG, Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Twits, Esio Trot (one of my favourites) or any of his other books enjoy the fun, mischief and world of Roald Dahl. I don’t think his books will ever go out of print. Here are a few of my favourite Roald Dahl quotes…
"If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books."
So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place, you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall. Then fill the shelves with lots of books."
"Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."
Enjoy the wonderful world of Roald Dahl’s books.
STUDENT LIBRARY LOANS
I would like to remind students to check at home for any library books or readers that need to be returned to school. Everybody can access Oliver (our online library operating system) through Compass from home or on your one-to-one devices at school (Years 3 to 6). Please check your loans regularly and keep up to date with your overdue books. If you have any enquiries about your loans, please come and see me as soon as possible. Thank you
ROWVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Looking for something to do over the holidays why not visit the Rowville Public Library? The Spring School Holiday Fun Program is up and running and there’s lots of activities and events for all age groups. The Rowville Library activities are:
- Bedazzled Library Cards and Butterflies Wed 23 September 2026
- Grand Final Day Footy Storytime 26th September 2026
- Vinci Bots on 28th September 2026
- Pop up play activities on 29th September 2026
- We Found a Hat Celebrating 10 years on 29th September 2026
- Create a 3D Paper Sphere on 30th September 2026 and
- Meet Ray Willis author of Captain Smelly bottom on 1st October,2026
Bookings are required and all events are free. If you would like further information, go to https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/ or phone 1300 737 277.
Enjoy the holidays and keep reading!
Jackie Hicks
21st Century Learning Space Manager
Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge Co-ordinator
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.30am– 3.30pm;
Thursday 11.00am - 2.00pm
or email: rowville.ps@education.vic.gov.au