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VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
The Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge has begun and the students at Rowville Primary School are excited to be taking part. Every student will participate in this years Reading Challenge. The Challenge encourages students to be actively involved in their reading. It is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by September 2023. Students talk about the books they read with friends and family and they push themselves to read as many books as they can.
The students in Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 will be sharing 30 books with their classroom teachers. Students in Years 3 to 6 are challenged to read 15 books. Everyone who meets the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement.
More information about the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge can be found at https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge
Let’s all embrace the power and joy of reading.
WORLD STORYTELLING DAY
Monday 20 March 2023 was World Storytelling Day. For me, every day is filled with stories! Having a day dedicated to stories worldwide just makes the art of storytelling even more special. The Book Bugs on Monday (one of our lunchtime program groups) discussed our favourite stories and here is what the students said:
“My favourite book is A Storm of Strawberries by Jo Cottrill because it made me visualise and it had great and interesting word choice.” – Zara 5B
“My favourite book is The Witches by Roald Dahl because everyone turns into mice.” – Ammara 3B
“I like the book called This is a Ball by Beck and Matt Stanton because it’s hilarious!”– Ben 2A
“My favourite book is called Just Stupid by Andy Griffiths. It’s funny and has a lot of short stories in it.” – Atlanta 3A
“I like two stories the best Slime by David Walliams and The BFG by Roald Dahl.” – Isla Mae 3A
“A book I like is Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey because he is soooo funny!” – Jiya 4A
“I like This is a Ball by Beck and Matt Stanton. I like books that make me laugh!” – Titan 2A
“My favourite book is The World’s Worst Children written by David Walliams. I like this text because it is very entertaining and funny.” – Kaylia 4B
“I like Matilda by Roald Dahl. I like the part where Matilda stays with Miss Honey!” – Maria 3A
Stories link us to others. We can learn from them, we can retell them, we can listen and understand others, and we can dream, imagine and wonder about things. Stories can grow and connect. They can make us laugh or cry. Be curious, enjoy reading and share a story today!
Jackie Hicks
21st Century Learning Space Manager