Literacy Day 2025
Since 1967, International Literacy Day celebrations have taken place around the world. International Literacy Day aims to remind us of "the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies, and the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies” as literacy is “a matter of dignity and human rights”. - UNESCO
As part of fostering a culture literacy, Berwick College celebrated its fourth Literacy Day this year. In this climate, developing awareness of the need for proficient levels of literacy is more important than ever as literacy provides a framework for students to flourish and is the foundation upon which we build better futures.
Literacy can have a transformative impact on one's life and can shape a person’s future as literacy has power, literacy is power, and literacy empowers. Thus, it is imperative for schools to foster and sustain a culture of deep reading, writing, and thinking to ensure students thrive in and beyond school.
Berwick’s annual Literacy Day aims to communicate the power literacy holds and this year consisted of:
# LIT Krispy Kreme donuts
# LIT lollipops
# LIT wristbands (with a hidden interior message ‘literacy is power’)
a blind date with a book stall
a raffle to win a $50 voucher for Robinson’s Bookstore
a stationery station.
Further to this, best-selling author and past Berwick College student Adam Wallace guest-spoke for our Year 7 cohort. With over 11 million books sold, including five # 1 and two # 2 New York Times best sellers, Adam’s mission is to entertain and inspire children worldwide. A qualified engineer and primary school teacher, he discovered a love for writing hilarious, ‘horrendous’, and heartfelt children’s books. With more than forty published titles, including Jamie Brown is Not Rich, Spark, and the Accidentally Awesome series, Adam has become a renowned author in children’s literature.
Adam fosters creativity, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading, motivating students to dream big through the power of storytelling. His visit left our students inspired to pursue their own creative passions.
A big thank you to my Literacy Captains, Mia Stafford and Max Monteith, for all their hard work in ensuring the day ran smoothly! Your passion for literacy is inspiring.
Literacy is the key to a better, more equitable world.# LITERACY IS POWER
Alexandra Rees
English and Literacy Leader