KILBERRY Valley Primary School’s most avid readers have been personally congratulated by Premier Daniel Andrews and wife Catherine.
During a visit to the school, Mr Andrews praised students for completing the Premiers’ Reading Challenge, including 145 who received special awards and books for reading more than 100 tomes this year.
The VIP guests were also interviewed by young presenters on the school’s TV show Kilberry Live.
The challenge is designed to promote a love of reading over a broad array of books.
Mr Andrews said across the state, more than 200,000 students took part in this year’s event.
“Developing a love for reading helps give kids the best start in life so they can reach their full potential.”
Narre Warren South MP Judith Couacaud Graley, who also accompanied the Premier, praised the Kilberry Valley students’ hard work.
“They have (been) reading so much more than the rest of us and it will no doubt prepare them for bigger and better things next year.”
Kilberry Valley principal Neil Cunningham said the Premier’s visit would be remembered as a “special day” for students, staff and parents.
“From a principal’s point of view, I am always keen to see our students setting high targets for themselves and witnessing a sense of great pride and joy as these are achieved.”
