As part of Book Week, our school was buzzing with excitement as we celebrated this special event in 2025 with the theme “Book an Adventure!” From magical lands to daring journeys, students brought their favourite stories to life in the most imaginative ways.

One of the highlights of the week was our Costume Parade, where students showcased their incredible outfits inspired by beloved books. Congratulations to our most creative costume winners:

Prep – Finn A. (Prep A)
Grade 1 – Noam K. (1C)
Grade 2 – Oliver A. (2A)
Grade 3 – Isabel H. (3A)
Grade 4 – Mia H. (4A)
Grade 5 – Zac N. (5A)
Grade 6 – Asher D. (6A)

Each of our winners received a certificate and chose a book prize, with special thanks to Ms Murtagh for assisting with this part of the celebration.

We would also like to thank everyone who contributed a gold coin donation to support Story Dogs. Your generosity helped us raise an impressive $275.40!

Whether you discovered a new favourite author or went on a literary adventure, we hope Book Week reminded everyone of the joy and magic of reading.

Keep reading, keep exploring, and keep booking those adventures! 🌟📖

Children’s Author: Penny O’Loughlin

Author of Winding Down, Bud and Buzz & Cartwheeling Sally and Jumping Jack Jim

http://www.pennyoloughlin.com

Insta: Penny O’Loughlin (@pennyoloughlinchildrensbooks) • Instagram photos and videos

About Winding Down

Winding Down is a soothing bedtime ballad designed to

calm and connect children and parents.

See her website to order copies of Winding Down:

About Bud and Buzz

Bud and Buzz is a heartwarming tale of a shy flower and a busy bee who discover friendship, growth, and the magic of pollination, teaching children about the interconnectedness of nature.

Link to purchase your copy: Bud and Buzz, Penny O'Loughlin, Laura Cortinovis (illus.) (9781760362355) — Readings Books

About Cartwheeling Sally and Jumping Jack Jim

Cartwheeling Sally and Jumping Jack Jim can’t sit still, but when adventure strikes, their boundless energy becomes the superpower that saves the day in this vibrant, laugh-out-loud celebration of movement and mischief!

Link to purchase your copy: Cartwheeling Sally and Jumping Jack Jim, Penny O'Loughlin (9781760362539) — Readings Books

Author Bio:

Penny O’Loughlin once dreamt of being a tap-dancing astronaut, and now she writes books that blast off into children’s imaginations instead. A mum of two wild hearted boys and one very zoomy dog, Penny writes stories fuelled by bedtime giggles, utter home life chaos, and suspicious odd socks found round her house. When she’s not wrangling words, she’s probably trying to find her car keys (which are always on the car key shelf). Penny believes stories should be silly, smart, and should make you cackle out loud. Penny is a Melbourne-based children’s author with a background in architecture and landscape architecture. Her published titles include Winding Down, Bud and Buzz, and Cartwheeling Sally and Jumping Jack Jim. She writes stories inspired by her wonderful boys… about messy magic, brave connections, and bending reality just far enough to glimpse the truth beneath.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR HER UPCOMING BOOKS:

- Snap & Sike: a story about friendship.

- Anthony Ant: coming out next year.

Grade 3-6 Author Talk

Students recently had the exciting opportunity to attend a live online author talk with renowned children's author Andy Griffiths. During the session, he introduced his new book You, Me and the Peanut Butter Beast and shared fascinating insights into how he developed the beloved Storey Treehouse series. The talk inspired plenty of creativity, and by the end, students were encouraged to draw their own characters for an imaginative adventure story of their own.

Diary Dates

Please see below some important dates coming up in the near future that you may wish to pop into your diary

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER