Leaders of Learning
From the Instructional Specialist and K-2 and 3-6 Leaders of Learning
Easter Holiday Reading Challenge
The school holidays are here—a perfect time for children to relax, spend time with friends, play outdoors, and enjoy some free time. It’s also an opportunity to take a well-deserved break from schoolwork while embracing the joy of learning in a fun and engaging way.
One of the most valuable skills we can nurture is reading, and we encourage students to keep reading during the holidays.
To make it more exciting, we’ve organised a Holiday Reading Challenge for Grades K-2 and 3-6. Students who complete the challenge will have the chance to win a prize! Each child will being home a recording sheet to participate in the Challenge. Links to these sheets can also be found below.
Remember, reading can include—parents and carers reading to children, children can listen to audiobooks, explore e-books, or dive into graphic novels and magazines, children reading library books, books from school or home. Reading for just 10 minutes a day can reignite a love for stories while strengthening their abilities. Learning to read is a shared responsibility between school and home.
Here are some ideas to make holiday reading more enjoyable:
- Visit Local Libraries: With eight libraries across the Sutherland Shire, you’ll find plenty of holiday activities to explore. Borrow books, and discover the Story Box Library and online readers available.
- Explore School Subscriptions: Children in K-2 have access to Decodable Readers Australia, and Reading Eggs, fantastic resources for building reading skills.
- Create Family Reading Time: Incorporate reading into your daily holiday routine and set an example by reading alongside your children.
- Set Up a Reading Nook: Design a cozy, inviting space at home where your child can enjoy their reading adventures.
If students are completing the Premiers Reading Challenge this is a great way to read and log some more books. Prizes will for the reading challenge will be drawn during our Week 2, Term 2 assembly, good luck!
Wishing you a wonderful Easter holiday filled with relaxation, joy, and plenty of good books. Happy reading!
Mrs Matilda Lennon
Instructional Specialist
Mrs Alison Poole
Kindergarten - Year 2 Leader of Learning
Mrs Lucy Chigioni
Years 3-6 Leader of Learning