Bulldogs Read 

For the month of June, our very own Abby was awarded the Book Review of the month, for the text 'I'm a Hero Too,' by Jamila Rizvi. She was awarded her prize from Ballarat Engagement Manager, Campbell Waring, in our session this week, which included some new books and a signed football from none other than Marcus Bontempelli. 

Abby has been working exceptionally hard in the program from the very beginning, with over 30 reviews already submitted to the Bulldogs Read website. Her published work demonstrates a committment to learning and the capacity to utilise feedback to enhance her writing pieces further. We are very proud of Abby's efforts, as well as the efforts of all Year 5 students engaging in the program this year, with close to 130 reviews submitted from our group to date. 

Make sure you keep an eye on the Bulldogs Read website for more of our incredible reviews from our hardworking students. Abby's winning book review is included below to give you a sneak peak into some of our stellar work. https://www.bulldogsread.com.au/

I’m a hero too is about a little boy named Arty. When COVID 19 hits Arty can’t do his favourite things like going to kinder, going to the cafe with his dad, visiting his granny and so much more.Arty notices a lot of changes and his mum starts talking in whispers saying “this conversation isn’t for little ears”. His dad works from home and starts saying “go away”. When he and his granny go for walks they have to hold a skipping rope between them.Arty doesn’t like the change so he decides to help the world go back. Arty knows washing your hands for 20 seconds, not drinking from water taps, coughing into your elbow and more can help stop spreading germs. Arty also knows that one day he can go to the cafe, go to kinder, play footy and ballet and maybe even play on the play ground.I liked the book because I knew what it was like missing kinder, missing birthday parties, calling and texting being the only way of communicating, zoom calling for class, never seeing friends and family. I remember sitting at home so bored because I'd played with everything and watched every DVD. This book really describes how hard it was getting sick and being cooped up at home.I recommend this book for people who experienced COVID 19 because if you didn’t you don’t really know what they're talking about where’s people who actually experienced COVID 19 can really picture what Arty is going through.​I give it a 9/10 because how I feel the book was repeating my past which is cool. It’s a really great book and I definitely recommend it!