Readathon Fundraiser +

Lights Off, Torches On Celebration Event

Every year the CSPS P&C hosts a Readathon. This is a great way to encourage reading and is also a big fundraiser for our school. Each child receives a logbook where they record what they have read each day during the Readathon dates. Children are invited to ask friends and family to sponsor them by either per page or a one-off amount. Logbooks will be handed out via classroom teachers at the beginning of Term 2.

The donations will go towards improvements and resources for the school. You can also raise funds online. You can visit the Readathon website, create a sign-up page for your child/ren, and then send it to friends and family: https://www.mycause.com.au/events/crownstreetpublicschoolpcreadathon2026

The Readathon team will add your cash contributions from your logbook and the funds you raise online to work out your total donations. The Readathon kicks off on Monday May 4th and ends Friday May 29th. All donations (via card or cash payment) must be handed into the Readathon Collection Desk in the school playground. The desk will be available each morning from Monday, June 1st to Friday, June 5th.

There will be small prizes of special erasers for students who raise over $20 and special pens for those who raise over $50. The 2 classes who read the most pages will be given a mufti day! Plus, a free book goes to the child who has read the most pages in each class. A big thank you is owed to Glee Books who are generously donating the prize books.

Lights Off, Torches On - Tuesday - May 5th 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 8pm. It’s fine to bring your own food but no nuts and no alcohol.

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

SCHEDULE FOR THE NIGHT

  • 5pm - Gates open and food service begins. Sausage sizzle and fruit cups available for purchase. Food will be available until 630pm. You can bring your own food if you like, just remember we’re nut free and take your rubbish with you!

  • 6pm - K-6 gathers on the new deck to countdown to silent reading together. The children read silently for 5 minutes.

  • We all move to our stage to hear from our author. Make sure you’ve stopped by the Glee Bookstore stand to buy a copy of the authors book to have signed at the end!

  • Kindy - AUTHOR - in the kindy rooms.

  • Stage 1 - Chris Cheng reads X in the library

  • Stage 2 - AUTHOR in old hall?

  • Stage 3 - Pip Harry reads Camp Spooky in Ms Lisgaris room

  • Each author may end at a different time and at the end you can have your book signed.

FAQ

Q: Can I drop my children and pick them up a the end?

A: No. This is a parent supervised event, you must stay with your child. You’re responsible for your childs behaviour on the night. Please make sure your child is respectful of the authors time.

Q: Can siblings attend?

A: This event is for enrolled CSPS students only. Younger siblings may attend if there is no alternate child care. Older siblings are not permitted at the event. It’s a small event focussed on the authors.

Q: Can non CSPS students or recent CSPS ex students attend?

A: No. This is a CSPS student only event.

Q: Can we bring our own food from an external vendor?

A: Yes, please remember we’re a nut free school and no alcohol is permitted.