Literature and language arts

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The PRC team
The Arts Unit
prc@det.nsw.edu.au

NSW Premier's Reading Challenge tips and teaching notes

The PRC team have developed new resources to assist schools with coordinating the Challenge.

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Tips

Read and download flyers with tips for managing the Challenge.

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Tips for principals
PDF 141.36 KB
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Tips for teachers
PDF 147.87 KB
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Tips for coordinators – public schools
PDF 158.29 KB
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Tips for coordinators – non-government schools
PDF 166.72 KB
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Tips for parents
PDF 133.72 KB
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How to add a book to your reading log using the student experience site
PDF 6.54 MB
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PowerPoint presentations – Challenge rules

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Challenge rules – Kindergarten to Year 2
PPTX 7.29 MB
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Challenge rules – Years 3 and 4
PPTX 7.25 MB
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Challenge rules – Years 5 and 6
PPTX 7.71 MB
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Challenge rules – Years 7 to 10
PPTX 7.55 MB
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Downloadable bookmarks

Schools can download and print the official 2025 PRC bookmark featuring Matt Ottley's artwork to promote the challenge. The reverse side features space for students to add their name and check off books they have read towards the PRC.

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Bookmarks – Kindergarten to Year 2
PDF 1.36 MB
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Bookmarks – Years 3 to 10
PDF 1.1 MB
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Newsletter templates

Schools can use these newsletter templates to communicate with parents and carers about the NSW PRC.

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Challenge opening newsletter template
DOCX 1.2 MB
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Challenge closing newsletter template
DOCX 1.22 MB
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Canva templates

Schools can use this Canva template to celebrate students as they complete the NSW PRC.

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Further suggestions

Our dedicated teacher-librarians and teachers have provided practical suggestions for coordinating the Challenge that may assist you in your school.
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Connecting the PRC with the Information Fluency Framework

NSW Premier's Reading Challenge and the Information Fluency Framework

Duration: 4:12

The Information Fluency Framework is designed to clearly articulate the critical work of teacher librarians. This video outlines how running the NSW PRC at your school can help develop students' progression through the literate element.

This video was originally featured in the T4L Magazine: School library special edition.

 
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