Each year, students in Year 7 to 9 are invited to write a short book review of any book or ebook/audiobook they have read, and enter the DEARS (Drop Everything and Read) Cup competition. Reviews are placed in a draw, and the House with the highest number of entries wins the DEARS Cup competition. Students usually submit physical entries in the Library, however with the move to online learning, an online DEARS competition in Canvas was created so students could submit electronic entries during lockdown.

For the last two years, Kenny has won the Cup (and bragging rights), however this year Lyons beat them to it, with a total of 64 entries! Congratulations Lyons! Special congratulations to Caitlin R, Sophie H, Maram A and Emmalynn D and Eve M (tie) who submitted the most entries for their Houses. They will  receive a $20 QBD Bookshop e-voucher. There was also 4 lucky draw winners who each receive QBD Bookshop e-vouchers. We had a total of 192 entries, which was wonderful. We encourage all students in Year 7 to 9 to check out the DEARS Canvas course and be a part of the 2021/2022 competition.

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