Fourth grade reading competition enters next round

On Saturday, January 22, 2022, the fourth-grade reading competition will enter the next round at the media center of the Bocholt Public Library. Ten students from the elementary schools have made it to the regional decision and will then compete against each other to qualify for the district decision. The three best "bookworms" will also win great prizes.

Reading aloud is not only an important step in developing reading skills - the participants in the reading aloud competition also get the chance to present their favorite book at its best. At this year's regional decision for the fourth grades, the ten winners of the previous competitions get to demonstrate their skills.

A competition with fun, skill and fairness

The children read for three minutes from their favorite prepared text and, after a short break, for two minutes from the foreign text, which is the same for everyone. In doing so, the children continue reading one after the other at the point where it was previously interrupted.

"For us as the jury, it is always exciting to observe how the children react to a foreign text. After all, that's the trickiest part. But this also really creates a level playing field for everyone," explains Klaudia Kroesen, librarian and jury member. Afterwards, the jury, consisting of representatives from local libraries, schools, media and the book trade, deliberates on the winners according to predefined criteria.

Who will qualify for the district decision?

This year, six elementary school students from Bocholt and four from Rhede have qualified for the regional decision. The best three will be honored by deputy mayor Elisabeth Kroesen and will be able to demonstrate their reading talent once again at the district decision in Borken and enjoy book vouchers.

The reading competition is an initiative of the Bildungskreis Borken with the kind support of the LionsClub Westmünsterland. The event takes place in a small setting, under a tightened hygiene concept and in compliance with the 2G+ regulation.

The students competing in the regional competition are:

• Jecholja Berhe / GSV Ludgerus TSO
• Theo Flores / Kreuzschule Mussum
• Lotta Legeland / GSV Ludgerus HST
• Mia Perdun / Clemens August School
• Mats Ratering / Biemenhorster School
• Johann Tewiele / Annette-von-Droste-Hülshoff School
• Clara Achtstein / Pius-School-Rhede
• Jonna Gerding / Overberg School Rhede
• Frieda Renting / Overberg School location Spoler
• Antonia Wolters / Ludgerus School Rhede