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What’s On in Brisbane for Families
Families Magazine shares what’s on for families with kids of all ages across Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. In our ‘What’s On’ in Brisbane this weekend for families calendar you will find our team’s suggestions for weekday, weekend, night-time and school holiday events and activities. All our suggestions suit families and are kid friendly.
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Premier’s Reading Challenge 2024
22 April @ 8:00 am - 23 August @ 5:00 pm
Free
The Premier’s Reading Challenge is an annual statewide initiative for Queensland state and non-state schools and home-educated students from Prep to Year 9, as well as children (aged up to 5 years) enrolled in an early childhood centre. The program aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read for pleasure and learning.
Key dates
- Online database registrations open: 22 April 2024
- Reading period commences for Prep to Year 9 students: 7 May 2024
- Early childhood participation period: 12 to 23 August 2024
- Reading period finishes for Prep to Year 9 students: 23 August 2024
- Celebration weeks: 4 to 15 November 2024
The Premier’s Reading Challenge is not a competition but a way to encourage students to develop a love of reading for life. Those who complete the challenge will have their efforts recognised by receiving a Certificate of Achievement in time for celebration weeks.