Reading Revolution read-a-thon & expert panel session
At St Raphael's School, literacy is the foundation of all we do.
This annual event showcases our commitment to fostering a love of reading and highlights the reasons behind our focus on literacy.
We aim to inspire our wider community to embrace the simple yet powerful act of reading a book.

Expert panellists included:
The expert panel will feature renowned authors and literacy specialists, including:
Year 5 to Year 6 Parents: Tania Ingram, Children's Book Author: "Literacy is a doorway to effective communication, empathy, wonder, and possibility. Reading with your child is the greatest gift you can give them."
“Reading a book allows you to stop, focus, and think critically. It stimulates the parasympathetic system—reading calms you down.”
How does reading help you or your child relax?
Reception to Year 2 Parents: Mandy Foot, Children's Book Author and Illustrator: "Children learn to read pictures well before they learn to read their first word. Picture books play an enormous role in opening up a young child's world and introducing them to literacy."
“Read to your child before they are born—and don’t stop! Kids learn to read pictures before words, so remember: reading the pictures is the start of reading.”
Tonight, try a picture walk with your favorite book!”
Year 3 to Year 4 Parents: Andrew Joyner, Children's Book Author and Illustrator: "Get your child a library card and visit your local library regularly. There's a whole world of reading in a library... and it's all completely free!"
"Reading and drawing are intertwined at a young age—it’s one and the same."
How do art and reading connect in your child’s life?
Pre-school Parents: Karyn Stephens and Caitlin Hadrill, Youth and Children's Coordinators, Unley Libraries: "Reading to babies and young children exposes them to varied and rich language that boosts their brain development and prepares them for future learning."
“Our library is open to all! Swap and return books at any Adelaide library, and join us for story times and after-school clubs—all building literacy for our community.”
Visit your local library this week!