Recently registered schools

We'd like to thank the following schools whose participation will help remote Indigenous children know the joy of reading.

  • Blackall State School, Qld
  • Charleville High School, Qld
  • Fraser Coast Anglican College, Qld
  • Korowa Anglican Girls' School, Vic
  • MacGregor Primary School, Qld
  • Seaton Park Primary, SA
  • Thomas Acres Public School, NSW
  • Upwey High School , Vic
  • Yirrkala CEC, NT
How schools can be a part of Indigenous Literacy Day (ILD)

If you would like to support ILD why not register your school.

Registered schools that participate in the The Great Book Swap (or take on an ILD fund raising project) go into the draw to win a visit from author and ILP ambassador Andy Griffiths.  In 2008 over 250 schools around Australia registered with ILP.

Click here to register your school

Click to see some of the schools who've already pledged their support.

The Great Book Swap 2009

Join in the fun and share your favourite book with the world.  Why not get your class, your whole school or staff bookclub involved?  More details.

Classroom ideas for Indigenous Literacy Day

Here are some ideas to get you started.

  • Hold a literary soiree on or leading up to ILD on September 2.  Invite a local author or Indigenous person to speak about the importance of literacy. 
  • Invite your entire school community (students, staff & parents) to be a part of The Great Book Swap. 
  • Invite your class or school bookclub to read a title from our Indigenous booklist .
  • Set the scene. Brainstorm and list all the activities in a 24 hour period which involve reading. Make a "graffiti wall" with the combined suggestions of the whole school community and "sponsor" each activity with a gold coin donation.
  • Focus the whole day on reading. Hold a Reading Olympics with many events such as rug reading (small groups being read to), reader's cup between staff and students or staff and parents, relay reading (reading around the group, passing baton/book between competitors), reading for meaning - following written directions (on a treasure hunt, to make a model, prepare a meal etc) performance reading (turning story into scripts), Relay writing (start a story and pass it on) etc.
  • Celebrate the joy of reading. Hold a class or school literary lunch with each group providing food featured in story.
  • Devote part of the day to a "read in". Gather the school together in one place (all staff, students, interested parents) and for a designated period engage in read aloud and silent reading. Gather sponsorships (per number of participants)
  • Conduct a "Favourite Book Fair" where children donate an old favourite to be sold at the fair.
  • Host a "In What Book" trivia event (for children or parents)
  • Contact your local newspaper and tell them about the events your school is undertaking and see if they will do a story or send a photographer.
  • Author events - Invite Indigenous authors to your school for book readings/event on ILD or evening. 
  • Send a notice home to parents about the importance of ILD and invite them to get their workmates and businesses involved. Invite local businesses to match money raised by schools.

Please let us know what you are planning to do to support this important initiative. We’d like to help generate local support if we can.