Literacy competition winners announced

MOORABOOL Shire Council’s big summer read program has seen local children read more than 10 books over their summer holidays.

The program ran throughout December and January and 15 children were awarded more than $600 worth of prizes including book and movie vouchers, stationery packs and the grand prize of a $200 EFTPOS card.

“I’m so impressed with all the local kids who read a combined 1500 plus books over summer as part of our library’s big summer read,” mayor Cr Paul Tatchell said.

“Congratulations to our 15 winners who will share in more than $600 in prizes.

“They’ve all put in an outstanding effort, and I hope they enjoyed, learned new things and had fun reading the books they chose.”

Cr Tatchell encouraged local children to continue reading.

“Literacy is so important,” he said.

“We want our young kids reading as it’s vital for their development, so these young ones are leading the way.”