A special presentation for Primary parents by Paul McDonald

Join us for a special Parent Session … and Unlock Your Child’s Love of Reading!

We are delighted to invite you to a special presentation for Primary parents by Paul McDonald, President of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, former bookshop owner, English teacher and highly respected children’s literature expert.

For primary-aged children, research shows that students who read regularly for enjoyment develop richer vocabularies, improved writing skills, an expanded worldview, and greater general knowledge. Reading for pleasure during childhood helps children build curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking skills. These qualities foster lifelong learning, make them more adaptable to change, and help them engage thoughtfully with complex information as they grow older.

When: Friday 27 March

Time: 9am – 10am

Where: Primary Library

RSVP: 23 March, via this RSVP form 

During the presentation, Paul will explore ways to foster genuine engagement with literature and discuss practical strategies to support children in developing strong, sustained reading habits. He will also address some of the common barriers that can affect children’s motivation to read, and share insights into current reading trends and popular book titles.

This session will provide parents with practical ideas and simple, effective strategies to support reading at home. You will gain insight into how children develop strong reading habits, learn ways to encourage reading for enjoyment, and discover new book recommendations that can spark curiosity and interest. Parents will leave with a clearer understanding of how to nurture a lifelong love of reading and support their daughters in becoming confident, engaged readers.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Karen McBride
Primary Teacher Librarian