2025
Library Session
The library session will provide an introduction to Ballarat Libraries and will also be the point where all students participating in the program will learn to use the library services and may use their library card to borrow books.
Free Library Membership
It is anticipated that the majority of students join the library prior to the end of Term 1. Parents / guardians are responsible for paying any fines accrued by the student.
Bulldogs Read Website
The Bulldogs Read website is a place to promote books and reading to children aged 7-12 years. The website gives participants an opportunity to write book reviews, as well as providing reading recommendations for students and information about the program for families. http://www.bulldogsread.com.au/
Player appearances via Zoom
Designated Western Bulldogs Football Club players will visit participating schools online, through Zoom sessions, directly into classrooms.
Football Clinics
Western Bulldogs Ballarat staff to run a free football clinic at each participating school. Times and dates will be confirmed with schools. WBFC players will not be at these clinics.
Author Talk
Using an Australian author to champion reading and writing will help to inspire young readers.
Football matches
We have the opportunity to attend a Bulldogs’ game at Marvel Stadium. More information to follow.
Whitten Oval visit
Students travel to Whitten Oval to watch the football team training and engage with players. (This is a great opportunity to have items autographed.) More information to follow regarding date and time.
Finale
The culmination of the program will be a presentation ceremony in which selected students will have the opportunity to discuss their learnings and share their experiences of the program with their families and special guests. Certificates will be presented, and major prize winners will be announced. Western Bulldogs Ballarat staff will provide a Footy Inflatables session.
It is anticipated that the majority of students join the library prior to the end of Term 1. Parents / guardians are responsible for paying any fines accrued by the student.
Bulldogs Read Website
The Bulldogs Read website is a place to promote books and reading to children aged 7-12 years. The website gives participants an opportunity to write book reviews, as well as providing reading recommendations for students and information about the program for families. http://www.bulldogsread.com.au/
Player appearances via Zoom
Designated Western Bulldogs Football Club players will visit participating schools online, through Zoom sessions, directly into classrooms.
Football Clinics
Western Bulldogs Ballarat staff to run a free football clinic at each participating school. Times and dates will be confirmed with schools. WBFC players will not be at these clinics.
Author Talk
Using an Australian author to champion reading and writing will help to inspire young readers.
Football matches
We have the opportunity to attend a Bulldogs’ game at Marvel Stadium. More information to follow.
Whitten Oval visit
Students travel to Whitten Oval to watch the football team training and engage with players. (This is a great opportunity to have items autographed.) More information to follow regarding date and time.
Finale
The culmination of the program will be a presentation ceremony in which selected students will have the opportunity to discuss their learnings and share their experiences of the program with their families and special guests. Certificates will be presented, and major prize winners will be announced. Western Bulldogs Ballarat staff will provide a Footy Inflatables session.
