Literacy Update
St Fidelis' Catholic Primary School
Celebrating Reading
There are two reading initiatives available for students that encourage a love of reading and support regular reading habits in different ways.
Both are optional, great ways to encourage students to read more, explore different books, and enjoy reading at school and at home.
Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge
I’m excited to announce that our school is participating in the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge (VPRC) this year. This is a free program that encourages students to read more and, most importantly, enjoy reading.
The Challenge is completely optional and it is not a competition. It is about each student working towards their own reading goal at their own pace.
Students in Prep to Year 6 are encouraged to read 15 books across the year. These can include a mix of books from the official Challenge list as well as books they already enjoy at home.
The Challenge runs throughout the year and usually finishes in September. Students who complete it will receive a certificate signed by the Premier.
Login details
Your child has been registered for the Challenge through the school. Their login details (username and password) will be sent home so you can access their account and log their reading at home.
What students do
- Read regularly at home, with family, or independently
- Choose a variety of books, including some from the official list
- Log each book online once it is finished
- Work towards completing their reading goal
Logging books – step by step
- Log in using your child’s details
- Search for the book title
- Click to add it to their reading list
- Watch their progress grow over time
How families can help
- Set aside regular time for reading
- Encourage and celebrate reading efforts
- Help children remember to log their books
- Talk about the books they are reading
Need help? If you need support with logging in or adding books, please contact me and I will be happy to help.
Scholastic Reading Month – 30 Year Celebration
May is Scholastic’s National Family Reading Month, which encourages families to read together regularly. Reading together helps children build strong reading habits and supports their success at school. We know how important this is, but we also understand that busy family life and screen time can make it hard to fit in.
This year marks 30 years of Scholastic Reading Month. It is a program that helps children enjoy reading and develop a lifelong love of books. Students are encouraged to read often, explore different kinds of texts, and build good reading habits both at school and at home.
This month is all about encouraging students to read widely and regularly, choose books they enjoy, and build positive reading habits. It is a celebration of reading at school, at home, and everywhere in between.
Registration (optional) - NFRM Home | Scholastic Australia
Students can choose to complete the Scholastic Reading Challenge in place of, or as well as, the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge, depending on their preference.
Both programs share the same goal. Supporting students to read more, enjoy books, and develop a lifelong love of reading.
With support from home and school, we aim to make reading enjoyable and rewarding for every student and celebrate their achievements throughout either Initiative.
Library borrowing
St Fidelis is fortunate to have a well resourced library that offers students a wide range of engaging books to support their learning and enjoyment of reading. Borrowing library books is a privilege that allows all students to access these resources.
There has been an increase in books being returned damaged or not returned. Please remind your child of the privilege and responsibility that comes with borrowing library books. Students are expected to take care of borrowed books so they can continue to be enjoyed by others.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Bernadette Parnis
Literacy Leader