Embark on an epic reading journey and be in the running to win weekly prizes in the Premier's Reading Challenge.
The Premier’s Reading Challenge encourages students to discover the joy of reading, improve their literacy skills and enjoy amazing stories.
The challenge runs for 12 weeks from 7 April to 27 June 2025. To complete the challenge:
- Kindergarten to Year 10 students read 12 or more books
- Year 11 and 12 students read 6 or more books.
Reading isn’t just about books. Students can also log:
- short stories
- graphic novels
- eBooks
- talking books
- poetry
- audiobooks
- literary-based podcasts.
There’s something to read at any age or reading level.
Students who log their reading achievements each week have the chance to win exciting prizes! These weekly rewards recognise their dedication to the challenge, motivating them to enhance their reading skills while fostering a lifelong love of reading.
At the end of the challenge, students receive a certificate signed by the Premier, celebrating and rewarding their amazing efforts.
Benefits of the challenge
Reading offers many benefits and the Premier’s Reading Challenge makes it even more exciting! The challenge encourages reading, gives students a goal to work towards and nurtures a lifelong love of books.
Parents play a key role in developing great reading habits. The challenge gives families a fantastic chance to read together. Reading is a wonderful way to unwind, escape to new worlds and discover incredible authors.
So, grab a book and get ready for this year’s challenge!
