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Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge 2026 

The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2026 is officially open, perfect timing for some reading over the term break! 

Since the Challenge began in 2005, more than 4.7 million students have read over 66 million books.

The Challenge encourages students to discover the joy of reading, improve their literacy skills and enjoy amazing stories.  It gives students a goal to work towards and nurtures a lifelong love of reading.  

To complete the Challenge:

• Prep to Year 2: Read a total of 30 books, with 20 or more of those books from the Challenge book list

• Year 3 to Year 9: Read a total of 15 books, with 10 or more of those books from the Challenge book list

Please encourage and support your children to participate in the Challenge again this year. 

Students will receive a certificate from the Premier and 5,000 house points for completing the Challenge and a special lunch to the class with the most student participation and completion.  There are 10 badges to be awarded to the first 10 students that complete the Challenge.  

WEBSITE:    https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge

THEME:        “Stories to discover. Stories to tell”.  

Here are some great Challenge Books https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge-book-lists

I have created all of your childrens' Logins and Passwords. 

Good luck and please feel free to contact me if you have any queries regarding the Challenge.

Escape and enjoy the beautiful warm glow of the Autumnal sun and rustling leaves these school holidays and discover some fun and exciting school holiday activities at our local libraries with your family and friends. 

https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/explore-boroondara/events/major-events-and-festivals/school-holiday-activities?page=1

https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/explore-boroondara/events-and-activities

2026 Book of the Year Awards 

Shortlist Announcement tomorrow, 31st March 2026 

This year marks eight decades of championing the very best in Australian children’s literature through the CBCA Book of the Year Awards. 

Visit our library and watch out for the Shorlists here https://cbca.org.au/