AR Reading Competition 2025

Kick-Off Date: Friday 1st August, 2025

Competition End Date: Monday 1st September, 2025

Winner Announcement: Friday 5th September, 2025

1. Fill in the form to the right to register your class for the competition.

2. Use Accelerated Reader with your students as usual during August.

3. Encourage them to read and quiz – every word read counts!

4. Renaissance will automatically track the word count totals – no extra admin needed!

The class with the highest total words read in AR will be crowned the 2025 winner.

Class Prize – For the class that reads the most words:

• A 3D Printer for your classroom – spark creativity and hands-on learning!
• Pizza Party (valued up to $300) – celebrate your reading success with a delicious reward!

School Prize – Awarded to the winning class’s school:

• $2,000 Renaissance Credits – use toward your school’s Renaissance subscription, resources, or training!

• Participants: The competition is open to all schools currently using Renaissance’s Accelerated Reader (AR) program.

• Geographic restrictions: Open to schools located in Australia and New Zealand.

• Categories: There are no separate categories for primary or secondary schools. All schools compete in the same competition.

• Start Date: 1 August 2025 at 6:00 AM (local time)

• End Date: 1 September 2025 at 5:00 PM (local time)

• Submission Deadline: All AR data is automatically tracked; no manual submission is required.

• Winners Announced: Friday, 5 September 2025

• Registration: A nominated teacher may register their class via the competition landing page to receive updates. However, all schools actively using AR during the competition period will be automatically considered.

• Eligibility Requirements: Participating schools must be current Accelerated Reader customers.

• Word Count Tracking: All reading data is tracked through the AR platform. Only books read and quizzed through Accelerated Reader will be counted.

• Fair Play: Teachers are expected to encourage honest participation. Re-reading the same book solely to increase word count is discouraged and may result in disqualification. Duplicate quiz activity may be flagged.

• Class Prize:

  • One (1) 3D Printer for the winning class

  • One (1) Pizza Party (up to $300 value, including food and drinks)

• School Prize:

  • AUD $2,000 in Renaissance Credits awarded to the school of the winning class for future Renaissance purchases.

Prizes are awarded to the school, with the class prize designated for the specific class that wins. Renaissance will request confirmation of the winning class from the entering teacher. A signed acknowledgment form may be required prior to prize distribution.

• Winning Class: Determined based on the highest total number of words read during the competition period, as tracked by Accelerated Reader.

• Tie-Breaker: In the event of a tie, the class with the higher average quiz accuracy (percentage correct) will be selected as the winner.

• Disqualification: Any school or class found engaging in dishonest practices (e.g., false data input, quiz manipulation) may be disqualified at Renaissance’s discretion.

• Announcement Date: Friday, 5 September 2025

• Distribution Method:

  • Pizza party arranged in coordination with the school

  • 3D printer shipped directly to the school

  • Renaissance credits applied to the school’s account

• Redemption Period: Renaissance credits must be used within 12 months of being awarded.

• Notification: Winning teachers and schools will be notified by email, and results will be shared in the September Renaissance newsletter and on Renaissance social media platforms.

• Public Recognition: The winning class will be named in the format: “Ms. Taylor’s Year 5 Class”—individual student names will not be published.

• Data Collected: Class and school names, teacher name, total word count.

• Public Disclosure: Only the teacher’s last name and class year will be published (e.g., “Mr. Lee’s Year 8 Class”).

• Student Privacy: No student personal information (PII) will be collected or shared.

• Usage: Data will be used solely for the administration and promotion of the competition and will not be shared with third parties without explicit consent.

• Liability Disclaimer: Renaissance is not responsible for delays, lost shipments, or technical issues related to prize delivery.

• Prize Taxation: Any applicable tax obligations are the responsibility of the recipient.

• Modification Rights: Renaissance reserves the right to update or amend these Terms and Conditions, with notification provided for significant changes.

All disputes related to participation, word counts, or prize eligibility will be resolved solely at the discretion of Renaissance. All decisions are final and binding.