Welcome to the Premier’s Summer Reading Challenge (in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA) 2011–2012.
This year marks an exciting new chapter for the Challenge with the start of a partnership with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA.
The Challenge continues to encourage children from Kindergarten to Year 7 to read over the summer school holidays – and now they have the option to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA. All funds raised will remain in Western Australia to support people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological disorders.
Encouraging your children to take part in the Challenge is a great way to develop and maintain their enthusiasm for reading over the summer holidays.
Children from Kindergarten to Year 3 are challenged to read for 10 hours during this time – which is fewer than 10 minutes each day. Children from Years 4 to 7 are challenged to read for just 15 hours – fewer than 15 minutes a day.
More than any other skill, the ability to read – and read well – helps children succeed at school, learn about the world around them and take their place in our community.
Reading is not only fun, it also opens children’s minds to new ideas and builds their imaginations and creativity.
One of the easiest ways to help children develop their reading skills is to show them how much you enjoy reading. We encourage you to set an example and take up the Parent Challenge to read for 15 hours during the Challenge period.
We hope you and your children enjoy being part of our Challenge this year.
| HON COLIN BARNETT MLA Premier of Western Australia The Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA |
MARCUS STAFFORD Chief Executive Officer |
