LIBRARY NEWS
Please ensure your child brings a library bag to borrow books (Kinder – Year 4).
Library Days:
- Tuesdays: 3M, 3W, 4W, KM
- Wednesdays: 5M, 5W, 1M, 1W, 2W
- Thursdays: 6M, 6W, 2M, 4M, KW
Lunchtime Library Hours:
The library is open for quiet reading and drawing after eating time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Chess Club:
Chess Club runs during recess on Tuesdays.
Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge – Starts Now!
Each year, tens of thousands of ACT students take part in the Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge (CMRC), discovering the joy of reading.
Sts Peter and Paul Primary is excited to participate once again! Every student is registered, and the challenge runs from:
Monday, 17 February – Friday, 4 July 2025
How the Challenge Works:
Students must read 30 books (class reading + individual reading).
Books can include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, eBooks (SORA), audiobooks, graphic novels, home books, and library books—as long as they are age-appropriate!
Students can read themselves, listen to an adult or sibling, or use audiobooks/online books.
Prizes & Awards:
- Winning schools will be invited to the National Library of Australia for the awards ceremony.
- Individual student awards will be given to those who complete the challenge.
- Raffle tickets & book club prizes will be awarded to participants.
- Class prizes for full class participation!
Thanks to our event sponsor, Paperchain Bookstore – Manuka!
How Sts Peter and Paul Primary is Participating:
Kinder – Year 2:
- Reading logs will be sent home in Week 4 inside reader bags.
- Parents should record each reading session (date & initials).
- Completed logs should be returned to the library.
- Small prizes will be given for completing the log.
Years 3 – 6:
- Students will update reading logs weekly during library time.
- Additional time will be given for reading.
- Small prizes will be given for completing the log.
- Each class will compete for a class prize.
Our school has proudly participated for over five years, and we’re excited for another great challenge!
Any Questions?
Please feel free to contact Mr. Washington or myself with any questions.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our library. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a lifelong love of reading!
Happy reading!
Amanda de Jongh