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Book Week is fast approaching. Primary School classes are excitedly talking about their door displays and what each class has decided to wear to the dress up parade on Thursday 22 August in the Multi-Purpose Sport Complex at 9.00am. The theme this year is “Reading is Magic” or we have also been exploring the “The Magic of Reading” with students.

Book Week is a rare opportunity to celebrate as a whole school community in the love of reading. Reading helps children learn empathy, compassion, respect, and understanding. In essence, Book Week is a celebration that not only highlights the fun and adventure found within the pages of a book but also underscores the essential role that reading plays in personal and educational development. It’s a week that brings together the community in a shared appreciation for literature and its capacity to enrich our lives.

A diverse and inclusive collection of books in the school library exposes children to new worlds, expands their horizons, and introduces them to new places, ideas, and people they may not have access to at home. This helps them learn to see things from other perspectives and appreciate differences. It is also important to be grateful for the reading materials we are able to readily access through our libraries for free.

Throughout the week, we will have quizzes and activities for students to participate in.

Book Fair during Book Week

Our Book Fair will be open from 8.10am to 4.30 pm on Tuesday 20 August to Thursday 22 August, and Friday 23 August from 8.30am to 12 noon.

We are very grateful to Paperbark Merchants for this collaboration. Some of the items available for sale will come home with Primary School students next week. These books will be supplemented with further titles available at the Book Fair. Families purchasing books at the Fair will go into a draw for prizes.

Ms Elinor Couper | Head of Library Services