Kell
14th June 2006, 07:33
I saw this posted on our website this morning & wondered if there was anything similar happening in other areas up & down the country? Or in other countries? It just sounds to me like such a nice idea...
Pupils invited to make a splash in Summer Reading Challenge
Pupils across Aberdeenshire are being encouraged to “Dive into a Good Book” in the 2006 Reading Challenge, being launched by Aberdeenshire Library and Information Service (ALIS) and Aberdeenshire Swimming Pools, at Fyvie Primary School today (Tue, Jun 13).
The initiative is designed to encourage young people to immerse themselves in reading throughout the summer holidays, rewarding them with a free swim when they have completed the challenge. It is hoped that those taking part will find hidden treasures in books and learn to enjoy reading as a pastime.
The reading challenge is supported by local oil and gas company TOTAL E&P UK and Aberdeenshire Swimming Pools, and is being run by 42 libraries in Aberdeenshire this year. There are four distinct age categories: 5 and under; 6-8; 9-11 and 12-16. Last year, 3,341 pupils took part in the challenge.
To complete the reading challenge, pupils must read six books by August 26 this year, and record their progress on a special card. When they complete their card, participants can choose a gift from their local library.
Pupils can review their favourite book once they have completed the challenge and prizes will be awarded for the best ones.
In addition, a competition to design a picture for a 2007 calendar is open to all pupils, whether or not they take part in the challenge. Winners from each age group will receive a book and cinema voucher. The overall winner will have their design made into a calendar, a copy of which will be available insent to every Aberdeenshire library, school and swimming pool. The winner will and also receive a framed print of their design.
Libraries and Heritage Manager Gerald Moore said: “This year’s unique partnership with TOTAL E&P UK and Aberdeenshire swimming pools is building on the great success of last year’s Summer Reading Challenge. We are all confident that young people will find this an attractive way to develop a reading habit.”
Andrew Hogg, Public Affairs and Corporate Communication manager for TOTAL E&P UK, said: “This year’s reading challenge encourages children to develop their reading skills throughout the summer period and compliments the intellectual activity with a physical activity reward – a free swim.
“As a company, we believe in emphasising the importance of balanced interests.”
Full details of the reading challenge and the prizes on offer are available through schools or from libraries.
Pupils invited to make a splash in Summer Reading Challenge
Pupils across Aberdeenshire are being encouraged to “Dive into a Good Book” in the 2006 Reading Challenge, being launched by Aberdeenshire Library and Information Service (ALIS) and Aberdeenshire Swimming Pools, at Fyvie Primary School today (Tue, Jun 13).
The initiative is designed to encourage young people to immerse themselves in reading throughout the summer holidays, rewarding them with a free swim when they have completed the challenge. It is hoped that those taking part will find hidden treasures in books and learn to enjoy reading as a pastime.
The reading challenge is supported by local oil and gas company TOTAL E&P UK and Aberdeenshire Swimming Pools, and is being run by 42 libraries in Aberdeenshire this year. There are four distinct age categories: 5 and under; 6-8; 9-11 and 12-16. Last year, 3,341 pupils took part in the challenge.
To complete the reading challenge, pupils must read six books by August 26 this year, and record their progress on a special card. When they complete their card, participants can choose a gift from their local library.
Pupils can review their favourite book once they have completed the challenge and prizes will be awarded for the best ones.
In addition, a competition to design a picture for a 2007 calendar is open to all pupils, whether or not they take part in the challenge. Winners from each age group will receive a book and cinema voucher. The overall winner will have their design made into a calendar, a copy of which will be available insent to every Aberdeenshire library, school and swimming pool. The winner will and also receive a framed print of their design.
Libraries and Heritage Manager Gerald Moore said: “This year’s unique partnership with TOTAL E&P UK and Aberdeenshire swimming pools is building on the great success of last year’s Summer Reading Challenge. We are all confident that young people will find this an attractive way to develop a reading habit.”
Andrew Hogg, Public Affairs and Corporate Communication manager for TOTAL E&P UK, said: “This year’s reading challenge encourages children to develop their reading skills throughout the summer period and compliments the intellectual activity with a physical activity reward – a free swim.
“As a company, we believe in emphasising the importance of balanced interests.”
Full details of the reading challenge and the prizes on offer are available through schools or from libraries.