What better way to spend chilly winter afternoons than going on a thrilling literary adventure from the comfort of your own home? Our Reading Challenge is back and this time it’s bigger, better and all online!
Challenge Period: 31 January 2025 to 28 February 2025
Where: Online via Zoom
Ages: Children from the ages of 07 to 16 can participate
Registration fee for members: PKR 650
Registration fee for non-members: PKR 750
Register with the links below:
Library members register here for PKR 650
Non-members register here for PKR 750
Prior registration is mandatory for this event and the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please note that you will have to register for, and pay separately for each participating child. If you face any issues with the registration process please write to us at: librarylhr@britishcouncil.org.pk
Last date for registration: 28 January 2025
Programme objectives include:
· helping children become motivated, confident, and engaged readers and communicators
· introducing children to a wide range of authors and literature to improve their digital literacy
· encourage children to participate in activities and enhance their writing and speaking skills
How does the programme work?
Children who join the programme:
· will have access to our digital library for 4 weeks
· will read a minimum of three books or more from our recommended reading list
· will participate in an orientation session, two specially designed activities, and a closing ceremony during the four-week readathon
· will receive a certificate upon successfully completing the reading challenge
Programme Schedule*
| Date | Activity | Age Group | Time |
| 31 January 2025 | Orientation Session | All Participants | 02:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. |
| 8 February 2025 | What's in the book: A workshop on how to write a book review, exploring the key components of a story and what you should be including in your book reviews | 07 - 12 | 02:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. |
| 8 February 2025 | What's in the book: A workshop on how to write a book review, exploring the key components of a story and what you should be including in your book reviews | 13 - 16 | 03:30 p.m. to 04:30 p.m. |
| 15 February 2025 | Wonderful writers: A workshop on how to communicate your ideas effectively and write your very own story | 07 - 12 | 02:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. |
| 15 February 2025 | Wonderful writers: A workshop on how to communicate your ideas effectively and write your very own story | 13 - 16 | 03:30 p.m. to 04:30 p.m. |
| 28 February 2025 | Closing Session | All Participants | 02:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. |
*Timings may be subject to change and the library team will inform registered participants at least 24 hours in advance if there are any changes
About the Facilitator:
Shamim has been teaching English since 2019 and has taught students from different walks of life. He started his teaching career in Bangkok where he had the opportunity to teach students from 19 countries. He uses games and other kinaesthetic activities in his lessons to make them engaging and interactive. Shamim enjoys teaching adults and young learners and wants them to speak with confidence. He has a degree in Engineering and CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English Language to Adults). Shamim is a certified speaking and writing examiner for a range of internationally recognised exams. When he is not teaching, Shamim reads books or paints.
Equality Policy
We aim to create a safe environment, for adults and children who are potentially at risk for a variety of reasons, in which no child or adult will experience harm or exploitation during their contact with us. To find out more about our safeguarding policy visit: https://www.britishcouncil.org/about-us/how-we-work/policies/safeguarding