STATE FINALS

2021 State Final Competitors

Year 5 / 6 Readers Cup State Final
​Bne Bayside: Manly State School
Bne Central:  Rainworth State School
Bne North: Wilston State School
Bne West: Our Lady of the Rosary
Bne South: Mansfield State School
Capricornia: Moura State School
Central Highlands: Moranbah State School
Darling Downs: The Glennie School
Far Nth Qld: St Joseph's, Atherton
Gold Coast : Hillcrest Christian College
Ipswich: Springfield Central State School
Mackay: Alligator Creek State School
North Qld: Ryan Catholic College
Sth West: Charleville School of Distance Ed
Somerset-Lockyer:  Fernvale State School
Sth Burnett: Coolabunia State School
Sunshine Coast: Chancellor State College
​Wide Bay Burnett: Xavier Catholic College Team 2
 Year 7 / 8 Readers Cup State Final
Bne Bayside: Moreton Bay College 2
Bne North: Genesis Christian College
Bne West: St Aidan's Anglican Girls School
Bne Sth: Brisbane State High School
Capricornia: Yeppoon State High School
Darling Downs: Centenary Heights State High School
Far Nth Qld: Cairns State High School
Gold Coast: Emmanuel College
Mackay: Whitsunday Anglican School (Red Team)
Nth Qld: Townsville Grammar School
Somerset-Lockyer: Faith Lutheran College, Plainland
Sunshine Coast: St Andrew's Anglican College
​Wide Bay Burnett: St Luke’s Anglican School
Year 9/10 Readers Cup State Final
Bne Bayside:
Bne West:
Capricornia: Biloela State High School
Far Nth Qld: No team attending
Gold Coast: All Saints Anglican School
Mackay: Whitsunday Anglican School (Maroon)
Nth Qld: Townsville Grammar School
Sunshine Coast:
Wide Bay Burnett:
Year 5 / 6 Readers Cup State Final
Date:    Wednesday 1 September, 2021 
Venue:    St Laurence's College
Time:   12:00 - 5:00 pm   
Special Guests: ​Lisa Nicol and Amie Kaufman
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Readers Cup Titles for 2021
  1. The Little Wave – Pip Harry, (UQP)
  2. Lizard’s Tale - Weng Wai Chan (Text)
  3. Vincent and the Grandest Hotel on Earth – Lisa Nicol, (Penguin)
  4. Ice Wolves – Aimee Kaufman, (Harper Collins).
  5. H is for Happiness – Barry Jonsberg, (Allen & Unwin) (Previously published as My Life as an Alphabet, 2013
Thank you to the publishers for donating copies of their books to the winning team of each regional competition.
  
Year 7 / 8 Readers Cup State Final
Date:    Wednesday 1 September, 2021 
Venue:    St Laurence's College
Time:   1:30 - 6:00 pm   
Special Guests: ​Wai Chim

Readers Cup Titles for 2021
1. Rogue - A J Betts, Pan Macmillan
2. Shaozhen - Wai Chim, Allen & Unwin
3. The Forgotten City - Michael Ford, HarperCollins
4. Red Day - Sandy Fussell, Walker Books
5. The Book of Chance - Sue Whiting, Walker Books
Thank you to the publishers for donating copies of their books to the winning team of each regional competition.
Year 9/10 Readers Cup State Final
Date:    Wednesday 1 September, 2021 
Venue:    St Laurence's College
Time:   1:30 - 6:00 pm   
Special Guests: ​Amie Kaufman
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Readers Cup Titles for 2021
A Very Large Expanse of Sea - Tahereh Mafi
Aurora Rising - Amie Kaufman and
Jay Kristoff
The Waterhole - Fiona Bell
Take the Shot - Susan White

Further details about the day (Email has been sent to school coordinators)

Arrival and Program
Year 5 and 6 Competition
  • 12.00 All  regional teams to arrive at St Laurence’s - booking buying Level 5, and auditorium opens approx 12.15
  • 12.30 State FInal Begins QUizmasters : Amie Kaufman and Lisa Nicol.  MC: Lonnie Rutland
  • 3.00 - 3.30 BYO Afternoon tea break
  • 3.30 - 4.15 Level 5 Author Talk: Amie Kaufman
  • 4.15 - 5.00 Level 5 Author Talk: Lisa Nicol
  • Teams may depart or move quietly into the auditorium to watch last hour of the Year 7/8 and 9/10 State Finals
  • School contacts have been advised about optional digital response
Year 7/8 and 9/10 Competition
  • 1.00 All  regional teams to arrive at St Laurence’s and be seated by 1.25 pm on Level 5.
  • 1.30 - 2.15 ​Author Talk - Wai Chim 
  • 2.15 - 3.00 Author Talk - Amie Kaufman
  • 3.00 - 3.30 BYO afternoon tea break
  • 3.30 relocate to main auditorium for State FInals
  • 4.00 pm State Finals -  7/8 and 9/10 competitions run concurrently, questions being asked alternatively.  Quizmasters Wai Chim and Amie Kaufman
  • 6.00 pm expected finish
  • Please note that the Book Trailer component used in the past is not part of this years competition. 
Book Seller - Level 5
We are delighted to have Where the Wild Things Are from West End supplying a selection of  books for for sale on the day.  Please advise your students they will have the opportunity to purchase books by the guest authors (including those they read for the competitions) and a variety of other children and teen new releases. Authors will be available for book signings on the day.
Audience / Parents
St Laurence’s College has plenty of seating space for the competition but in the presentation space we are allowing some St Laurence’s students to join in, so we need to know how many will accompany your teams so we can work out seating.  School contacts have been asked to supply approximately numbers of others attending (besides students in team) so seating can be arranged.
Food and Drinks
There is no food or drinks available for purchase on site.  We recommend eating lunch before you arrive, and bringing afternoon tea.
The link above under Transport and Parking provides information about nearby eateries.
Transport and Parking
Please use the link to St Laurence’s Performing Arts building (ERPAC) for information about how to access the venue, Hancock Street car parking etc. It also suggests nearby eateries, accommodation etc.
  • Parking vouchers  can be collected on the day at the start of the Reader's Cup event. Ask at the bookshop. This will enable you to park for $15. You need them before returning to the car park.
  • School contacts have been asked to advise approx. car numbers attending on the day, to ensure we have adequate car parking vouchers available for Hancock Street Carpark.
​Alternatively, arrive by public transport. South Bank train station is a 10-minute walk to St Laurence's.
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