2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge Kicks Off
Ready, Set, Read! 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge launches
- The Crisafulli Government launches the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge as part of its plan to lift literacy results across the State.
- New resources and targeted training will help to introduce a consistent approach to teaching literacy after a decade of neglect under Labor.
- The challenge encourages children to develop a love of reading with more than 2.5 million students having participated since 2006.
The Queensland Premier has officially launched the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge, with a fresh approach being introduced in schools to help lift literacy results.
The annual initiative encourages all state, private, and home-educated students from Prep to Year 9 to rediscover their love of books by reading 15 to 20 titles before the challenge ends on Friday 22 August.
This year marks a fresh start for the program, with 2025 labelled the Year of Reading, which will see teachers better supported with a fresh suite of resources, training, and targeted masterclasses to put a renewed focus on teacher reading.
The Crisafulli Government is determined to unleash Queensland kids’ full potential in the classroom by reducing red tape for teachers to allow them to spend more time boosting maths and English standards.
The Government is also delivering safer classrooms by cracking-down on bad behaviour, with the $44 million Behavioural Boost and a nation-leading $33 million plan to stamp out bullying.
The former Labor Government failed teachers and students, with 40 per cent of students failing national standards in maths and literacy and thousands of teachers leaving the job under the former Government due to a lack of support.
Premier David Crisafulli said the Reading Challenge reflected the Government’s commitment to strengthening Queensland schools.
“We are getting back to basics to deliver a world class education – more reading, more writing and allowing teachers to spend more time in classrooms,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“We are backing Queensland schools and teachers to give our kids the best possible education to set them up for the future.
“I encourage all students to get involved in the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge to boost literacy skills and improve their education.”
Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said the challenge provided a fun way for students to grow their skills.
“I want all children to receive a world-class education and it’s clear we need a fresh chapter after a decade of neglect under the former Labor Government,” Minister Langbroek said.
“Whether you’re new to the challenge or a long-time participant, I encourage schools to engage in some healthy competition and enter the challenge.
“Schools with 100 percent participation rates go into the lucky draw to win some great prizes.”
Carbrook State School Principal Mark Winrow said his school was proud to participate in the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge.
“2025 is the year of reading for our school. We have many events planned and we have developed specialised learning programs to support our students to be successful readers,” Mr Winrow said.
“We are delighted to warmly welcome the Premier and the Minister to showcase our wonderful school and hope they both leave with a lasting fondness for our students, staff and community.”
The Premier’s Reading Challenge is supported by Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
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