Years 7-9 House Reading Challenge 2025
Get motivated to read! Take up the challenge! Earn points for your House
Instructions:
- Select a category for a book to read from the list below. Some categories have suggested reading links to help you choose a book. OR read a book and find a category it will match to be able to count it in the challenge.
- When you have finished reading the book, fill out your record sheet. These are to be kept in the Library.
- A teacher librarian will check and sign off on the points you earn. (The teacher librarian may occasionally need to meet with you to confirm your points).
- House points are earned based on the number of pages read and will contribute to the overall end of year House Cup.
- To earn yourself an individual House point Year 7, 8 & 9 students need to earn 50 points.
- If you want to complete more that’s great; you will still earn points towards your House tally. Only 1 individual House Point can be earned.
- The House Reading Challenge finishes on Friday 24th October 2025.
- Senior and Junior Years House Reading Challenge points will be combined and the overall winning House will be announced at the Heather Lamont Festival concert.
Bonus points: receive an extra 5 points for completing the WA Premier’s Reading Challenge as well (you can also count these books for your House Reading!). Evidence must be shown to the teacher librarian.
For more information see the FAQ at the end of the page.
Do I have to participate in the Reading Challenge?
All students in Year’s 7-9 are expected to participate and a minimum of 5 novels should be read over the year. By reading regularly this is very achievable. There are many ways you can achieve this minimum goal. See a library staff member for suggestions.
You may wish to set yourself a goal to earn 50 points to complete the challenge, which equates to approximately 16-17 average length novels*. Reading much more is greatly encouraged!
Remember you will also be earning points for your House! And it’s okay to read at your own pace and level. Do the best you can.
*320 pages
How many points will I earn for each book that I read?
At the end of each term, tally up the pages that you have read and divide by 100. This will give you your total House Points for that term.
Do I have to complete the categories in order?
No. You can choose any category to start at. Just be careful when you fill in your Record Card to fill in the correct corresponding number to what you have completed.
How will you check I have read a book on the list?
You need to fill out your Record sheet.
A teacher librarian will check and sign off on the points you earn.
During your English reading period in the Library , a teacher librarian may occasionally need to meet with you to confirm your points.
What if a book I read fits more than one category?
You can only count a book once. So choose the category you would like to count it towards.
Can I repeat a category and still earn points?
No. For points to count you can only complete a category once.
What about books from a series?
Each book in a series can be counted if you can find a category for it.
What about books I’ve read before and have read them again this year?
We would like to see you reading NEW novels and books to broaden your reading experience. Remember it is a reading “challenge.”
This means they should be books you have never read before.
BUT have a look at category 46! Re-read a favourite novel.
So if you are going to read something you have read before,try to re-read something that is REALLY a favourite.
What if I don’t know the exact date I finished reading a book.
You may write the exact date if you know it, or if you don’t you can just write the month you finished it. By updating your record as soon as you have finished a book it will be easier to remember.
What about books I read over the Summer holidays?
You may count books your read over the holidays. You are allowed to earn up to 20 points at the most for your holiday reading.
If you have any other questions please email: