Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start and end date of the Premier's Reading Challenge?
Reading starts on Wednesday, 28 May 2008 and concludes on Friday, 5 September 2008.

What are the other key dates for the Premier's Reading Challenge?

Premier's Reading Challenge Key Dates
Monday, 21 April 2008	On-line registration opens for schools
Tuesday, 6 May 2008	Premier's Reading Challenge lift-out in the Courier Mail
Monday, 12 May 2008	Online registration opens for Individual readers including Home Educated students
Wednesday, 28 May 2008	Reading period commences
Friday, 30 May 2008	Registration closes for the Premier's Reading Challenge
Friday, 5 September 2008	Reading period concludes
Friday, 19 September 2008	Deadline for participation closure
Monday, 6 to Friday, 10 October 2008	Certificates and prizes distributed to schools
Monday, 13 to Friday, 17 October 2008	Premier's Reading Challenge Celebration Ceremonies

Is it possible to register for the Premier's Reading Challenge after registration closes on Friday, 30 May 2008?
No. All registrations for the Premier's Reading Challenge 2008 must to be completed on-line between Monday, 21 April 2008 and Friday, 30 May 2008. Unless, you are registering as an individual reader or home-educated student, in which case you can register online between Monday, 12 May 2008 to Friday, 30 May 2008. If you are registering a home educated participant and are not comfortable in registering on-line, please register with the Home Education Unit prior to Friday, 30 May 2008 by contacting them via email at homeeducation@deta.qld.gov.au or by telephone 07 3405 3916 or 1800 677 176 (outside Brisbane).

How many books does my child have to read to complete the Challenge?
Each child who is between Prepatory to Year 2 must read or experience 20 books. Each child from Year 3 to Year 7 is required to read 20 books to complete the Challenge. Only children who read 20 books and meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement from the Premier.

Is there an award for students who read more than 20 books?
No. All students who read 20 books will receive a signed certificate from the Premier. This also includes students who read more than 20 books. No additional individual student prizes are available.

My child's school is not participating in the Premier's Reading Challenge, but would still like to be a part of it. Can my child still be part of the Challenge?
Yes. Your child can register as an individual reader. Online registration opens on Monday, 12 May 2008.

I've lost the email which contained my registration details. Where can I access this?
You can access this information again by contacting the PRC Database Management Team via email at prc.rego@cpx.com.au or via telephone 07 3221 1212. Please note the PRC Database Management Team is managed by CPX Printing and Logistics which is an external company separate to Education Queensland.

Can my child read any book they like during the Challenge?
Of course they can! The Premier's Reading Challenge in consultation with Library Services has developed a Guiding Booklist that can be used to help in selecting books, but this should be used as a guide only. The booklists are compiled from titles that have been reviewed by Library Services for suitability for P-12 curriculum.

My child is also reading for the MS Readathon. Can the books read for the Premier's Reading Challenge also count towards the MS Readathon?
Yes! All books read from Sunday, 1 June 2008 to Monday, 30 June 2008 can count towards both MS Readathon and the Premier's Reading Challenge.

What do I do when the reading period finishes on Friday 5 September 2008?
If at any time your child meets the Challenge and completes reading 20 books, you should finalise your child's participation in the Challenge by logging back to the on-line registration page. You do not have to wait to Friday, 5 September to finalise participation.

Detailed instructions regarding this process are gathered in the registration kit.

If you are registered as an individual reader or home educated student, and you have finalised your participation, please send your Reading Record Form and the Individual Reader Cover Sheet to the PRC Database Management Team at PO Box 3 Kelvin Grove BC Q 4059.

Who should I contact if I have a problem with the on-line registration process?
You should contact the PRC Database Management Team via email prc.rego@cpx.com.au or via telephone 07 3221 1212.

Who should I contact if I have another question which is not listed on the Premier's Reading Challenge website?
You should contact the Premier's Reading Challenge Project Manager, Lauren Eadie on (07) 3227 6277 or by email reading.challenge@deta.qld.gov.au. You could also contact the Premier's Reading Challenge Coordinator, Jessica Breen on (07) 3222 2725 or by email Jessica.Breen@deta.qld.gov.au.

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