2015 | Paint the Town REaD

Lady Cosgrove becomes Patron of Paint the Town REaD

By Barbie Bates | 11 December, 2015

Paint the Town REaD is delighted to announce that Lady Cosgrove has become its Patron.

Lady Cosgrove, wife of His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), invited Rhonda Brain OAM, Chair of the PTTR Board, and Barbie Bates, its Executive Director, to afternoon tea at Government House in Canberra, to celebrate the new partnership.

‘We were thrilled to meet Lady Cosgrove, and to learn that she has such a strong commitment to giving Australia’s children the best start in life,’ said Rhonda Brain after the meeting.

‘We talked about the importance of reading, talking, singing with our babies from birth, and shared photos of the little ones in our lives. We’re looking forward to seeing more photos of Grandma and Grandpa Cosgrove reading with their grandson.’

With the spread of PTTR across five States, and Lady Cosgrove’s commitment to family and children, PTTR considers her an ideal national Patron.

Lady Cosgrove reviewing the latest PTTR publication, How to feed your Baby’s Brain, in an Arabic Translation, flanked by Barbie Bates (PTTR Executive Director) and Rhonda Brain (PTTR Chair and Founder)

Paint Canterbury REaD

By Barbie Bates | 10 December, 2015

Congratulations to Paint Canterbury REaD in Sydney on the safe arrival of their reading egg.

We’re looking forward to finding out the mascot’s name in the New Year, once the children of Canterbury have done their job of reading and singing with the egg to make it grow!

Canterbury Mayor Brian Robson, and CEO of Canterbury leagues Club, Dave Brace and Kindergarten students from Belmore Sth Public School welcome the egg's arrival.

Canterbury Mayor Brian Robson, and CEO of Canterbury Leagues Club, Dave Brace and kindergarten students from Belmore Sth Public School celebrate the egg’s arrival.

The Eagle has landed!

By Barbie Bates | 29 October, 2015

Kora the Sea Eagle mascot for Paint the Lake REaD hatched last weekend. The children of Lake Macquarie were there to greet her, when the local water police brought her by boat to the jetty.

Jodie Harrison, Mayor of Lake Macquarie, and Auntie Zelma Moran with Kora the sea eagle mascot.

Jodie Harrison, Mayor of Lake Macquarie, and Auntie Zelma Moran reveal Kora’s name.

Earlier she had been named by the Mayor, Jodie Harrison, and Auntie Zelma Moran. And so was launched the Paint the Town REaD’s first joint Aboriginal and mainstream community from the very beginning.

Kora means ‘companion’ in the local Awabakal language. What better name to give the mascot, who will be the reading companion for Lake Macquarie’s children?

The Sea Eagle is also the totem for the Awabakal people.

Musical story and playtime!

By Paint the Town REaD | 17 October, 2015

If you’re in the North Richmond (NSW) area, check out this exciting new program starting on 21st October.

Book Week celebrations!

By Paint the Town REaD | 2 September, 2015

Check out these great pics from The Pocket Public School. It looks like they had a great Mad Hatters High Tea in celebration of Book Week! How did you celebrate at your school? Let us know by getting in touch here.

Cuddle time with Puddles

By Paint the Town REaD | 29 August, 2015

A lovely post from Paint Hawkesbury REaD this week ‘Had a big cuddle with Puddles while at my sewing group at North Richmond Community Centre. What a wonderful promotion to encourage children to read. Love the concept! From Grandma Joan’

Thank you for sharing Puddles!

Rooby Roo’s Birthday

By Paint the Town REaD | 18 August, 2015

If you’re in the North St Mary’s area come along to wish Rooby a happy birthday!

Paint the Blue REaD Reading Week

By Barbie Bates | 6 August, 2015

Congrats to Paint the Blue REaD for a great REaDing Week.

Go and have a look at the highlights on the Mountains Outreach Communities Services website. MOCS are the champions for Paint the Blue REaD.

Paint the Swan REaD Annual Reading Week

By Paint the Town REaD | 30 July, 2015

Paint the Swan REaD invites you to get involved in our Annual Reading Week

Children’s Week 24 October – 1 November, 2015

There will be a special focus on four communities in the City of Swan

Midland
Ellenbrook
Alton
Bullsbrook

Business or shop owners!

Decorate your shop in red for Children’s Week.
Offer to read to children in your shop on 27 October.
Donate items for fundraisers for the reading event.
Sponsor items for Reading Week; e.g. a reading tent, books, library bags or stickers.

Libraries and Child and Family Services!

Host or plan to include your service in activities in your area.

Families!

Take your children to join in the free, fun activities.

Everyone!

Volunteer to join a local planning group for one of the four communities.

Wherever you are, stop and read at 11 am on 27 October.

For more information and to get involved in activities in your area, ask at your local library, visit the Paint the Swan REaD Facebook site, or contact Fiona Lee at CLAN Midland, on 9250 6335.

Paint the Gong REaD Annual Reading day

By Paint the Town REaD | 25 July, 2015

Put the date in your diary for Paint the Gong REaD’s annual reading day to be held on 20th August at Westfield Warrawong.

There’ll be lots of great early literacy activities, singing, craft, puppets and Bright Spark our reading mascot will be there with her friend Billy Back pack. Come and join us.

Find out more here.