From Primary Library
Ginette Cameron-Gardner – Teacher/Librarian
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge
We have had an exciting start to the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC). Nine students have completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge 2017 as at 9 May 2017. Mazal tov to:
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Eitan Misrachi Year 1 Ezra Glover-Sanders Year 3 Violet Nathanson Year 4 Dean Klugman Year 5 Rory Steinberg Year 5 Miriam Stubbs-Goulston Year 5 Aron Harpaz Year 6 Zoe Nebenzahl Year 6 Aidan Sheps Year 6 |
There are many books in the Primary Library that are shorter reads in each age group that make it easier to complete the required number of books. These are as short as 32 pages but have more complex language and require the application of a more complex thinking process than the format might seem to indicate. Two examples by Australian authors are below:
Arabella by Wendy Orr is a delightful picture book with superb illustrations by Kim Gamble. It has a nautical theme and focuses on the relationship between a boy and his grandfather whilst imparting the inclusive message that all can be heroes.
This is on the PRC reading list for Years 3 and 4 and has the ID # 9571.
The Jewel Fish of Karnak by Graeme Base is a cautionary tale based in Ancient Egypt. Beautifully illustrated, two thieves brought for punishment are given a second chance and a quest to retrieve a beautiful, precious Jewel Fish for the Pharaoh. The stunning visual journey includes wonders of ancient Egypt hieroglyphics and code to be deciphered.
There are only 32 pages, the book is on the PRC reading list for Years 5 and 6 and has the PRC ID #79876
Parents please continue to assist your children to enter their reading on the PRC website.
https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html
The students retain the same logon and ID from Years K to 9.