Rodney Libraries are celebrating Youth Week this year with the launch of a ‘Read to Succeed’ teen reading challenge.
The programme is aimed at students in Years 9 to 13 who are challenged to read five books across a range of genres by the end of Term 3.
Successful entrants will qualify to go into a draw to win an iPOD and other prizes. The reading requirements will be based loosely on the school curriculum. This means that reading for the challenge can be used to satisfy curriculum requirements.
The Challenge will be launched during Youth Week (23 - 31 May 2009) and will run throughout Term 2 and 3.
Entry forms can be obtained from Rodney Libraries. The form must be completed and signed by a parent, teacher or a librarian each time a book has been read. Once five books have been completed and signed off, the student should drop their entry form into the library.
Students must read five books by the end of Term 3 to be eligible to enter the prize draw. Prize winners will be notified at the beginning of Term 4.
Rodney Libraries will be sending entry forms and information packs about the programme to schools prior to the launch of the challenge on 23 May.
For further information please and comment please contact:
Kris Wehipeihana
Rodney District Council
Phone 0800 426 5169
Kris.wehipeihana@rodney.govt.nz