The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge encourages students to participate in an ongoing reading program, reading a set number of books at their own reading level. It is not a competition, but a challenge to each student - to read, to read more and to read more widely.

The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2025 started on Monday 24 February and concludes Friday 22 August 2025. We would encourage everyone to participate in this worthwhile Challenge.

What does the challenge involve?

Kindergarten to Year 2 students need to experience 30 books, 20 of these books need to come from the K-2 PRC booklists. 10 books can be their own free choice. Students can read the books on their own or be read to by parents/carers.

Years 3-6 students need to read 20 books, 10 of these books must be on the PRC booklists and 10 books can be their own free choice.

PRC books can be found in our school library and in local council libraries. For the PRC booklists, please visit:  https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/home.html

How to register and record books online:

1. Login in via the shortcut in your DET Student Portal https://portal.education.nsw.gov.au
2. Enter the student's DET username and password.
3. Enter the PRC ID code for each book the student has read.

 If you need assistance in learning how to add books at home, please watch this helpful video! https://prcsupport.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/24000023273

Happy reading!

Mrs Wilkinson