THE 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge was launched last week, unveiling a refreshed approach aimed at lifting literacy outcomes for Queensland students.
This year’s challenge, themed The Year of Reading, marks a significant milestone in the Government’s plan to improve education standards across the state. Since its inception in 2006, the initiative has seen over 2.5 million student participants, encouraging children to develop a lifelong love of reading.
Open to all Prep to Year 9 students across state, private, and home education sectors, the 2025 challenge invites participants to read between 15 and 20 books before the closing date on Friday, August 22.
Premier David Crisafulli said the challenge was part of a broader plan to get “back to basics” in Queensland classrooms.
“We are delivering a world-class education through more reading, more writing, and by allowing teachers to spend more time teaching,” Mr Crisafulli said. “This challenge supports our commitment to strengthening schools and giving every Queensland child the best start in life.”
A key feature of this year’s challenge is the rollout of new classroom resources, targeted teacher training, and literacy masterclasses – all designed to promote a consistent, high-quality approach to reading instruction after what the government describes as a decade of neglect under previous administrations.
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the initiative also supported the Government’s broader education reforms.
“We’re committed to a fresh chapter for Queensland education,” Minister Langbroek said.
“This challenge is a fun and effective way for students to strengthen their reading skills while encouraging some healthy competition between schools.”
For more information or to register, visit: reading challenge.education.qld.gov.au.
