Literacy News
Tracey James (P-2), Elizabeth Whiting (3-6) - Literacy Leaders
Premier’s Reading Challenge – Let’s Get Reading!
We are excited to let you know that our school is participating in the Premier’s Reading Challenge again this year! An introduction from the Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allen, can be found here.
The Challenge is a wonderful opportunity to encourage a love of reading in children. It is not a competition, but a personal challenge for each student to read a set number of books by the end of the Challenge period. Students from Prep to Year 2 are encouraged to read or experience 30 books, while students in Years 3–6 aim to read 15 books independently.
Reading can take many forms—students might read independently, share books with a family member, or listen to stories. Every book counts towards their total!
How families can support at home:
- Set aside a regular time each day for reading
- Enjoy reading together and talk about the story
- Visit your local library
Encourage a variety of texts (picture books, novels, information books)
We are thrilled to see so many students already embracing the Challenge and developing positive reading habits.
Students who have made a terrific start on their reading journey:
Year1: Natalie A, Clara C, Charlie D, Julian D, Tara S, James T
Year 2: Archie A, Charlie B, Nicohlas B, Rose C, Emilia C, Mikha M, Eva R, Andres R, Isobel S, Steela T, Emma Z
Year 3: Matilda V, Elizabeth J, Eric J, Yasmine L, Phaedra M, Alexander M, Edith R, Christian T, Willow W
Year 4: Mason B, Alessandro D, Jeremy D, Ariel D, Eddah N, Glori S, Sophia S, Mia T, E;iza W
Year 5: Julian PM
Year 6: Spencer D, Sophia H, Elina L, Stella W
If you are experiencing any technical issues or have mispplaced your child's username and passsword (classroom teachers handed them out at the end of term) please email Elizabeth Whiting: ewhiting@sjheidelberg.catholic.edu.au (Year 3-6)
or Tracey James: tjames@sjheidelberg.catholic.edu.au (Prep-2).
We look forward to celebrating all students’ efforts and achievements throughout the Challenge. Happy reading!