The 2026 Challenge opens on Monday 23 February and closes for students on Friday 18 September (11:59 pm).
Students must complete their online Student Reading Records by 18 September. The Challenge closes for coordinators on Friday 26 September (11:59 pm).
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Modified on: Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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