Library News
Mrs Heather Vassila
Book Donating for Education Week
We will be hosting book donating in the library, during our Education Week celebration afternoon.
On this day, we will have a large range of new books available to donate to our library. Visitors will be most welcome to come to the library with their child/ren to select a new book to donate back to the library. There will be a large selection of new books for donation, and books will range in price from $5 to $25.
The child who donates the new book will be the first one to borrow that book and a special book plate, with the child’s name, will be placed in the front of the book. Over the years, many families have been very generous with donating, and this ensures our library is filled with beautiful books.
If you are unable to come on the day but would still like to donate, please complete the form below and return it to school with your child/ren. Your child/ren will be invited to the library to select books that they will then be able to borrow first.
Donating will continue until week 5 to give everyone plenty of opportunity to select books for donating.
Please complete the form and return it to school if you are unable to attend on education day and would like your child to select a book. Thank you.
Book Week 2026
‘Symphony of Stories’
This year we will be celebrating Book Week in Term 3, Week 5 (Monday 17th August) .
Book Week is an annual celebration for children, young adults and teachers/parents. We celebrate a love of reading and all that books have to offer. The theme for this year’s book week is ‘Symphony of Stories’.
During our library lessons children will be completing a ‘Symphony of Stories’ presentation page for display. Children will draw pictures of their favourite book covers, characters, or scenes from a book. These will be on display in the library.
Book Character Parade
Monday, 17 August (Week 5)
Children are encouraged to come to school dressed as a book character on this day. We will celebrate with a whole school Character Parade beginning at 9.15am. Parents are welcome to join us. This is a fun day with all teachers and students participating.
We ask that children dress up in a simple costume that reflects a favourite book/story character. Costumes do not need to be elaborate, or store bought, and, if it is possible, just use items from home. This is a fun day when children can enjoy ‘stepping into someone else’s shoes’.
Happy Reading
Heather Vassila
Teacher Librarian