Our school is once again enthusiastically participating in the NSW government reading initiative of the Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC). This state-wide challenge will operate from 1st March – 20th August 2021. It enables students to experience quality literature and fosters a love of reading. The PRC encourages students to engage with a range of exciting stories and explore issues that can challenge their thinking, expand their vocabulary and widen their horizons through unfamiliar subjects.
Students are required to read a certain number of books, according to their age, to complete the challenge and receive a 2021 PRC certificate.
The required number of books are:
Kindergarten, Years 1 & 2 (completed at school) | 30 books - consisting of 25 PRC books (orange tape) and 5 free choice books |
| Years 3 & 4 | 20 books - consisting of 15 PRC books (blue tape) and 5 free choice books |
| Years 5 & 6 | 20 books - consisting of 15 PRC books (green tape) and 5 free choice books |
Students in Kinder, Years 1 & 2 have already commenced the challenge at school during library and class time.
They will complete the PRC at school with their details being entered for them.
Students from Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 are required to enter their books ONLINE themselves.
To do this:
- Go to - https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html
- On the left hand side of the page click the LOGON link
- Students enter their DET username and password (not @edu)
- Once logged on they go to Student Reading Record
- Enter the books using the PRC Number or title
- Click Add (it automatically updates)
- Then Logoff
Students can wait until they have completed the challenge and enter all books in one or add as they read them. There is a PRC reading list on the site so students can search for suitable books.
Once the students have completed the challenge and entered all the books on the website, they print off their completed reading record, have a parent sign it to confirm that the correct books have been read and bring to the library so we can validate their entry.
Students who have trouble accessing a computer at home or adding their books, can come to the library second half lunch for assistance.
Also, all Year 3-6 students will have an opportunity to register and enter books online during library lessons.
The determination and hard work of all students who complete the Premier’s Reading Challenge is acknowledged at a special assembly in November, when they are presented with their certificates.
Happy Reading
Mrs Quinn - Teacher Librarian
