Kids across Brimbank are preparing to put their heads in books ahead of the 20th annual Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Brimbank mayor Cr Ranka Rasic recently met with Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins at the Sydenham Library for the launch of the challenge, and to celebrate funding for the library.
Mayor Rasic said the funding enables Brimbank Council to support schools and students with resources and books.
“The $25,000 state government grant will help us to provide more books for children who are reading as part of the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Reading is a life skill which can improve the social and economic outcomes of individuals and the community,” she said.
“Children in Brimbank can access reading materials that have been written specifically for them. Reach out to your school if you or your child wants to take part in the Premier’s Reading Challenge 2024.”
The Premier’s Reading Challenge engages and encourages children and students to read a set number of books and record their efforts online.
Since the challenge first began in 2005, more than 4.3 million students have read over 60 million books.
If you have a child who would like to participate in the challenge, speak to your school for more information.
Gerald Lynch
