LITERACY /
LEARNING & TEACHING
Mrs Maria Lontos
Reading is Magic
Book Week 2024
Welcome back to Term 3!!! Another very exciting term in the Literacy space, especially because BOOK WEEK IS COMING!!!!
Each year across Australia, the Children’s Book Council of Australia brings children and books together by celebrating Book Week. This year’s event will be celebrated across weeks 5 and 6 of Term 3 at Holy Name, with the enchanting theme of “Reading is Magic".
We will be having a line up of special events and some fun competitions. More details will come via the next few newsletters, Seesaw and at assembly, so keep an eye and ear out.
Special events so far ...
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Author Visit | Thursday 15th August | 11.50-3.30 in the Library |
| Book Week Parade | Wednesday 21st August | 9am in the Hall |
| Book Sale Fundraiser | Weeks 5 and 6 | TBA |
Costume Ideas
If you're unsure about costume ideas, take a look below at some of the magical characters that are found in books. From wizards to dragons, witches to pirates, princesses to pikachus, your imagination can take you anywhere!
Author Visit
Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?
2024 Book of the Year Awards: Early Childhood Shortlisted
On Thursday August 15th, Jane Godwin will be visiting our school to talk to students about reading and writing. Jane is a highly acclaimed author of over forty books for children and young people. Jane’s picture books include: Go Go and the Silver Shoes, Tilly, Don’t Forget and Sing Me the Summer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to continue to engage with literature and learn even more about the practices of professional authors and how they write the interesting and engaging stories we love.
Students also have the opportunity to pre-purchase books! To order go to: www.lamontauthors.com.au and select “Buy our Author’s Books”. All orders must be completed by 1st August to receive the books in time to be signed during Jane’s visit.
Thank you
Gordana Jordanovska (Library Technician)