Schools In Focus

The criteria for this weeks Schools in Focus was schools with the most number of registrations 2 -8th June

Congratulations to Trinity Christian School for being the National winner. The students at Trinity Christian School continue to race to register for the MS Readathon.

• Trinity Christian School – ACT

For the second week in a row Trinity Christian School has had the most number of registrations in the ACT.

We participate in the MS Readathon as reading is highly valued and encouraged at Trinity Christian School. Our students not only improve on their reading skills, they also learn about assisting others.




Congratulations to all our State finalists listed below

• Princess Street – TAS

2007 saw Princes Street Primary school set new standards in participation in the MS Readathon, after hosting the launch on May 1 2007, 90 students registered in the event.



• Bowen State School – QLD

Bowen State School students have qualified for the Penguin Pencil promotion and will receive a year’s supply of pencils.

2007 – 7 participants read 78 books and raised $476
2008 Goal 21 participants to read 243 books and raise $1428 for the MS Readathon

Students at the Bowen State School enjoy participating in the MS Readathon because at our school we have a passion for literature, a love of reading for pleasure and learning and a compassion for Queenslanders living with Multiple Sclerosis.



• Sacred Heart Primary School – NT

Sacred Heart Primary School participates in the MS Readathon because our students love to read and our motto is "Happy Reading" children borrow every day if they wish and we have lots of children that do this.

This year the children are raising funds by having a stall in front of the library selling cakes, pizzas, ice cream etc. This has been going since 1st June.



• Hallett Cove R-12 School – SA

Hallett Cove participates in the MS Readathon because it gives students a focus for their reading and helps improve reading skills as well as raising funds to help people living with MS.

Our students benefit from being involved as it builds self esteem and pride and a sense of achievement. It encourages students to read more books and enjoy reading more.



• St Mary's Primary School – VIC


• Butler Primary School – WA


• St Paul's Primary School – WA

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