Two reading events at Ettalong

Ettalong Public School is encouraging its students to take part in two reading events.

School librarian Ms Sue Gilan said students were able to read the same books for both both the MS Read-a-thon and the Premier's Reading Challenge events.

Ms Gilan said the MS Read-a-thon would be held during June.

"This is a worthwhile cause in which we are encouraging the students' participation," Ms Gilan said.

"The books read for this Read-a-thon can be chosen from the Premier's Reading challenge list and then be written on both the MS Read-a-thon and the Premier's Reading Challenge lists, a two-for-one bargain.

"Sponsorship money can be given for the number of books read, the number of timed blocks spent reading or as a one-off donation."

"If at least 70 per cent of the registrations finish the Read-a-thon, the school will receive a digital camera as a gift."

Ms Gilan said students would receive gifts according to the amount of money raised.

Newsletter, 8 May 2007 Sue Gilan, Ettalong Public School