School recognised for reading

Woy Woy Public School was one of 22 schools recently recognised at the Premiers Reading Challenge award ceremony.

Woy Woy Public School was recognised on the day as having one of the highest levels of successful students participating in the challenge.

The award ceremony was held at the Powerhosue Museum, Darling Harbour, on November 21.

"I warmly congratulate all of our young readers who have taken part in the 2005 Premier's Reading Challenge, and all of those who encouraged them along the way," NSW premier Mr Morris Iemma said.

"The challenge encourages students to develop a love of books and at the same time helps improve their literacy skills."

To complete the Premier's Reading Challenge students in Years 3 to 8 must have read 20 or more books, including at least 15 from lists of approved Challenge books and Kindergarten to Year 2 students must experience at least 40 books.

Younger children can read the books independently, have books read to them, or read the book with help from parents, teachers, older brothers or sisters.

Press release, November 21 Bindi Blomstrand, Department of Education and Training