Readathon Fundraiser +

Lights Off, Torches On Celebration Event

Each year, the CSPS P&C hosts a Readathon - one of our favourite events that encourages a love of reading while raising valuable funds for our school.

During the Readathon, each child will receive a logbook to record their daily reading. Students are invited to seek sponsorship from friends and family, either as a per-page amount or a one-off donation. Logbooks will be distributed via classroom teachers at the beginning of Term 2.

Donations will go towards important improvements and resources for the school - the P&C has committed to raising $60,000 for new seating and shade in the playground. We already have $35,000 saved - this Readathon will help us work towards reaching the remaining goal. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

Families can also choose to fundraise online by creating a page and sharing it with friends and family:
https://www.mycause.com.au/events/cspsreadathon2026

The Readathon team will combine any cash contributions recorded in logbooks with online fundraising totals. We will collect cash and take card payments in the first week of June every morning before school.

Key dates:
• Readathon runs from Monday 4 May – Friday 29 May
• Lights off celebration: Tuesday May 12th from 5pm
• Donation collection (cash or card) will take place at the Readathon Desk in the playground each morning from Monday 1 June – Friday 5 June

Prizes:
• Raise over $20 – receive a special eraser
• Raise over $50 – receive a special pen
• The two classes who read the most pages will enjoy a mufti day
• The top reader in each class will receive a book - a big thank you to Gleebooks for generously donating the prize books.

Where will the money go?
The P&C has committed to raising $60,000 for new seating and shade in the playground. We already have $35,000 saved - this Readathon will help us work towards reaching the remaining goal. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

Lights Off, Torches On - Tuesday - May 12th 5pm - 730pm

To celebrate the Readathon month we also host an author evening where children can hear and meet some great authors. Children are invited to wear their pyjamas or cosiest clothing and bring a book and a torch.

Gates open at 5pm. You will be able to purchase food from 5pm and throughout the evening. Gates close by 730pm. It’s fine to bring your own food but no nuts and no alcohol.

Thank you to our sponsor Gleebooks they will be on site to sell copies of the authors’ books which you can have signed on the night.

SCHEDULE FOR THE NIGHT 🌙📚

5:00pm
Come to school in your PJs or cosiest clothing, bring a book and a torch! Gates open and food service begins. A sausage sizzle will be available for purchase (running until 6:30pm).
You’re also welcome to bring your own food - please remember we are a nut-free school and kindly take your rubbish home.

Don’t forget to stop by the Gleebooks stall to purchase a book for signing at the end of the session.

6:00pm
All K–6 students gather on the new deck for a countdown to silent reading together.

We’ll enjoy 5 minutes of quiet reading as a whole school.

After this, students will move to their stage groups to hear from their visiting author.

Author sessions:
• Kindy – Jess Horn reads Train of Thought (Kindy rooms)
• Stage 1 – Christopher Cheng reads Powerful Like a Dragon (Library)
• Stage 2 – Lisa Nicol reads Pongo and Stink (Old Hall / Ms Jennings’ classroom)
• Stage 3 – Fiona Lloyd reads Being Jimmy Baxter (Ms Lisgaris’ classroom)

Each session will finish at slightly different times. At the end, students will have the opportunity to have their books signed before heading home.

FAQ

FAQs

Q: Can I drop my child off and pick them up later?
A: This is a parent/carer supervised event, so we ask that you stay with your child throughout the evening. Thank you for helping us create a safe and respectful environment for everyone, including our visiting authors.

Q: Can siblings attend?
A: This event is designed for enrolled CSPS students. Younger siblings are very welcome if alternative care isn’t available. To help keep the focus on the author sessions, we kindly ask that older siblings sit this one out.

Q: Can non-CSPS students or past students attend?
A: To keep numbers manageable and ensure a great experience for our authors and students, this event is for current CSPS students only. We appreciate your understanding.

Q: Can we bring our own food?
A: Yes, you’re very welcome to bring your own food. Please remember we are a nut-free school, no alcohol is permitted, and we’d be grateful if you could take your rubbish home.