From the Wingaru Library
Congratulations to all our Meadowbank students who have already finished the Premier’s Reading Challenge!
If you are in Years 3-6 and haven’t completed the PRC yet, you still have time. Challenge closes to students on Friday 19 September 2025 (Term 3 Week 9).
Book Week 2025
On Monday 1 September, we warmly invite parents and carers to attend our Book Parade and Book Fair! Your support makes this event even more special.
Book Parade times
Years 3-6 and K/6 T will parade at 9-9:45 am
Years K-2, K/6B and K/6 R will parade at 10-10:45 am
Costume reminders
Students can come to school dressed as their favourite book character. Please follow these costume guidelines to ensure your child can still learn and play safely when at school:
- wear closed-in shoes
- no weapon props (swords, knives or guns)
- no costumes or masks that may frighten younger students
choose a costume that is easy to remove for bathroom visits
Scholastic Book Fair times
The Book Fair will be held in the school hall. Students and families can purchase books at the Book Fair using EFTPOS or cash payment (correct amount) on the day.
From 8:15-8:40 am, students with parents and carers cna purchase books before school.
From 9-9:45 am, K-2 students with their parents and carers can purchase books.
From 10-10:45 am, Years 3-6 students with their parents and carers can purchase books.
From 11:30 am onwards, Meadowbank students (whose parents and carers cannot attend on the day) will be given an opportunity to purchase books.
Books can also be purchased online. Before the day of the Book Fair, your child will be given time to view the books on sale with their classroom teacher. They will receive a purple ‘Wish List’ form to record any books they would like to purchase and be given a pink online order form. Parents can make a card payment online at www.scholastic.com.au/payment.
It is very important that the pink order form is returned to school with the child’s name and class, amount paid, the title of the book and the receipt number.
The order form is due by: FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2025.
Please note, students thatorder books online will receive their books a few weeks after the Book Fair. Stationery items (pens, erasers, pencils) CANNOT be ordered online. If students wish to purchase stationery items, they will need to purchase them on the day of the Book Fair, with cash or EFTPOS.
Fundraiser
As part of our celebration, we kindly ask that you bring a gold coin donation for the Dymock's Children's Charities: Library Boost Project (kindly organised by the P&C).
Every dollar raised helps put brand-new books into the hands of disadvantaged students as well as raising funds for our school library.
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our love for books together! Can't wait to see all the creative costumes!
Ms Grassi
Teacher-Librarian