Reading with the NRL!

[Billyhoyle]

eems that the NRL is putting a big push into the kids market. Received this email today -

http://www.macmillan.com.au/mea/htm...129082&tmtid=129082-29664-207994-175-108-1889

and

http://t.taomail.co.uk/w/129082a175/108/1889/5709523/eaf76c/

All NRL clubs are behind this initiative to encourage students to pick up a book or magazine, click on an ebook, and join with leading players in immersing themselves in the power of reading.

MagazinesDesigned to encourage middle primary + students to read, each magazine issue has ‘Reading Captains’ from the 16 NRL Clubs introduce a stimulating fiction or nonfiction article.
Two issues will be available annually, with 25 print copies of the magazine in each pack for class use.
Free teacher notes available online.
eMagazines available from Term 2.
Look inside a magazine

Footy FablesThis ‘must-read’ book is packed with humorous short stories on Rugby themes, ideal for literacy sessions, or a quiet read (with a good laugh). An eBook version will also be available.
Look inside the book

 

[Muzza]

Yep, great initiative. This is an excellent community service type program that's upping the ante on NRL players visiting schools and junior clubs, which has actually been happening for years behind the scenes. I'll vouch for the fact that my vocabulary and grammar has been improved immeasurably through reading Rugby League Week and Big League from cover to cover every week over the past 40 odd years (and Rugby Leaguer & Super League magazine for a short period).
As long as kids read about what interests them. Plenty of RL reference books, autobiographies etc these days to hold the young readers' attention.
Goodbye Shakespeare and hello RLW as part of the curriculum I say.

 

[#1 Eels fan]

they are doing what the afl did years ago and it worked well for them

 

[footycardswaps]

The Harry Potter series of books had a huge impact on Kids literacy levels, let's encourage them even more to follow the exploits of real life Magicians like Marshall, Barba, Thurston etc etc!.

 

[hobo]

Perhaps not Barba or they will end up addicted to gambling, part of the EBC and trying to hit on their team mates wives.

 

[Billyhoyle]

From Macmillan
There was a fantastic launch of Rugby League Reads in Sydney today. Thanks to all the players who came along. We are delighted to be working with the NRL on this important literacy initiative.

 

[lukeedwardjohn]

Looking like a great idea, its great to see athletes helping young generations similar to what the WWE do with there be a star not a bully campaign.