Readers Cup

Learning in the Library

On 15 November 27 keen readers from Year 9 took part in the SSC Reader’s Cup competition. The students honed their teamwork skills, working in groups to read as many of the set novels in preparation for the trivial round questions. Students developed their risk taking skills and took part in team building games, having fun and making new friends. This year’s books included Inkflower, Small Spaces, Grace Notes and Stuck Up & Stupid. These fabulous Young Adult (YA) novels are excellent reads for readers in Years 7-10.

Competition for the best readers was spirited, with the team Rather be on holidays comprising Laila Gregory, Ruby Dib, Sienna Di Santo, Sofia Prevezanos and Allegra Musca coming away winners, followed closely by The Bookies Natalia Novati, Verena Gerges and Julie Zhu.

Tanvi Chava reflected on the day:

I was initially terribly nervous for Readers Cup and whatever ability I had to do well.  We were the presented with a day of fun competition against our own friends. The overall day was light hearted, and its easy to say on behalf of my peers that everyone had enjoyed the day whether it was trying to win prizes from the trivia or helping make Christmas decorations for the library. I myself can say I also had great enjoyment from this with my group (which for some reason we called the Maggots), and would definitely suggest anyone in the future to give this oppourtinity a try too.

Suanne Kim reflected on the day:

Last Friday, I had the privilege and opportunity to take part in the Reader’s Cup Challenge with various groups within Year 9. My group members were all excited to find an excuse and reason to read new books in which they would not usually read. I enjoyed reading the books, taking part in answering different questions with my team and winning prizes. Although the St Patrick’s groups were unable to join us, I loved every second and minute of the challenge. I think that it is definitely a good opportunity for students to participate in this challenge as it assists with focus, really test everyone’s memory and obtain a deeper understanding of books of different genres and stories. If I were given this opportunity again, I would definitely sign up again!

Susan Lombardo
Head of Library 5-12