The Christmas Pageant

December 6, 2007
by Rodney Olsen
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christmaspageant.jpgI put my hand up.

We had a phone call at 98.5 Sonshine FM last week from someone looking for any volunteers to take on the task of being a street announcer for this year’s RAC Channel 7 Christmas Pageant.

Fellow announcer, John Donoghue, and I put our hands up to help out.

Tonight we went to a quick briefing at Channel 7. We were given our scripts, our official shirts and a few instructions on what is required on the night.

Essentially our job involves being at one of ten points along the route of the pageant to tell the audience what they’re seeing. We’ll be introducing each of the floats as they pass by and giving some background information on each of the participating groups.

It’s been many years since I’ve been to the Channel 7 Christmas Pageant. I remember mum taking us many years ago. We got there nice and early to get a good spot and then watched the parade of colourful floats and performers.

If you’re in the Perth area and thinking of joining the crowds to enjoy the evening, it kicks off from 8:30 p.m. in the city with a number of roads being closed from 6:30 p.m. I’d suggest getting in early for a good position. John and I will be announcing on the corner of Murray and William Streets, just outside the Wentworth Hotel.

If you’re heading into the city to be part of the fun, make sure you track us down and say hello.



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Summer Reading Challenge

December 6, 2007
by Rodney Olsen
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book.jpgToday marks the first day of the Premier’s Summer Reading Challenge 2007-08.

Over the summer holidays children around Western Australia are being challenged to spend time reading. By registering for the Challenge, children can win a range of prizes. I also see that parents who read to their child will go in a special prize draw to win one of two iPods.

Both Emily and James will be taking part once again so I’ll need to encourage them to make an extra effort to read over the coming weeks. Both are great readers already so it shouldn’t be such a difficult task.

The Challenge runs from the 6th of December to the 11th of February. Every child who successfully finishes the Challenge receives a certificate signed by the Premier.

I reckon it’s a great way to encourage kids to read but I’m wondering if I need to join in and start my own Summer Reading Challenge. Do you want to join me? What kind of target will you set yourself? How many books do you think you can read over the next couple of months?

I know that it’s not Summer for a lot of readers but surely Winter is a great time to curl up in your favourite chair with a book.



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