Literacy News

Book Week 2026 – Symphony of Stories

We are excited to celebrate Book Week 2026 with this year's inspiring theme, "Symphony of Stories." This year's theme reminds us that every book, character and voice is like a different instrument in a grand orchestra. Together, stories create a rich and joyful symphony of ideas, imagination and creativity. Whether a story is big or small, loud or quiet, every tale has something special to contribute, encouraging children to discover new perspectives and immerse themselves in the magic of reading.

Our school will celebrate Book Week on Wednesday 26 August with a Book Week Parade beginning at 9:00 am. Students are invited to dress as their favourite book character or wear a costume inspired by this year's theme, Symphony of Stories. Parents and families are warmly invited to join us for the parade and celebrate the creativity and enthusiasm of our students.

Check out our Instagram post to see all the fun from the 2025 Book Week Parade!

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Throughout Book Week, students will read and explore a selection of this year's CBCA shortlisted books through engaging classroom activities, discussions and creative crafts. We are also looking forward to a special performance to launch our celebrations and bring the joy of stories to life.

A Book Fair will be held in the STEM Room from Monday 24 August. Families are invited to visit before or after school throughout the week to browse and purchase books together. Supporting the Book Fair is a wonderful way to encourage a lifelong love of reading, helping children discover stories that spark their curiosity, imagination and interests.

We look forward to celebrating a wonderful week filled with books, creativity and the many stories that come together to create our own Symphony of Stories.