From the Wingaru Library
Premier's Reading Challenge
Congratulations to all our 447 Meadowbank students who completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge! This marks the highest number of participants in Meadowbank’s history. Thank you to everyone for their support, including teachers, families, and caregivers!
Congratulations to the following 3-6 students who have completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge. They have read 20 PRC books and entered the books online.
Year 3 Jack (3S)
Year 4 Mary (4N), Leo (4L)
Year 5 Aiden (5R), Tilly (5R), Ilia (5R), Ayesha (5H), Theo (5B)
Year 6 Eliza (6H), Gemma (6D)
The Premier’s Reading Challenge has now closed for 2025. Students can continue to read and log books via the student portal. Any books read from now onwards can count towards the PRC in 2026. PRC certificates will be issued in Term 4. The certificates students can receive for completing the Challenge are:
| Year of completing the challenge | Certificate awarded |
| First year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Second year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Third year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Fourth year | Gold certificate |
| Fifth year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Sixth year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Seventh year | Platinum certificate |
| Eighth year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Ninth year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Tenth year | Challenge completion certificate |
Year 9 & 10 students are eligible. Year 9: every year from Year 3-Year 9 inclusive OR Year 10: seven years completing the PRC between Year 3-Year 10 | PRC medal and Challenge completion certificate |
Reading in the Holidays
We would love all our Meadowbank students to continue reading over the holidays. Students can borrow books from our school library this week and keep them over the holidays. While Meadowbank School library is closed over the holidays, we encourage all our students and families to visit our local libraries and continue borrowing and reading books.
City of Ryde - Libraries
Our City of Ryde Library branches include Ryde Library, West Ryde Library, North Ryde Library, Eastwood Library and Gladesville Library. Membership to all the branches is free, and the libraries often run fun and educational events throughout the holidays and year. Check the local library website for details: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Library/Something-for-Everyone/Children/School-Holiday-Program
Pamela Allen exhibition at the State Library
Students in Kindergarten enjoyed listening to books written by author Pamela Allen during shared reading in Terms 1 & 2. The State Library of NSW is currently holding an exhibition titled ‘The Curious World of Pamela Allen’ which showcases her works: ‘Whether you grew up with Pamela Allen or are discovering her for the first time, The Curious World of Pamela Allen is a joyful celebration of storytelling, creativity and the magic of books’. We have 37 books written by Pamela Allen in our school library for students to enjoy. The State Library, located in the city, also offers a variety of free and ticketed activities for children and families during the school holidays. For more information, visit: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/whats-on
Scholastic Book Fair Online Orders
Last Tuesday, students who placed online book orders received their items. Please note, we are still awaiting a few orders for students in KV. Stationery items could not be ordered online, so students who included them on their order forms will receive a refund. Additionally, students who ordered books that were out of stock will also receive a refund. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
We wish all our students and Meadowbank families a safe and enjoyable holiday break.
Ms Grassi
Teacher-Librarian