The challenge is developed in collaboration with Duffy Books in Homes, and encourages you and your child to track the days you've read together over the summer holidays. Regular reading builds positive habits and helps students maintain skills and knowledge learned during the school year.
Tamariki | children who will begin Years 0-8 in 2026 are eligible to participate. Those who return the reading | pānui tracker form at the end of the summer holidays will receive a badge and a certificate.
How to participate
Download the form in your preferred language:
Download the reading tracker form in English here
Download the reading tracker form in Te Reo Māori here
You can either print the form or save a digital copy. Most community libraries also have printing services available for a small fee, if needed.
Simply keep track of which days you read together. While daily reading is encouraged, whānau do not need to complete every day to be eligible for a badge and certificate. The key is to read consistently over the summer holidays.
How to submit your form
If you print a copy, return it to your new teacher | kaiako at the end of the summer holiday. If you use a digital copy, email it to us at [email protected] and be sure to write your school or kura name on the form.
All forms must be returned to the school or kura, or emailed to the Ministry, by 20 February 2026.
Guidance and examples for reading at home#
Information about what your mokopuna | child is learning at school in English or Te Reo Rangatira for each year level is available in the ‘Reading books at home’ sections, linked below.
