Book Week-August 2025

Theme - 'Book an Adventure' 

Mark your calendars - Book Week is almost here! 

Join us on Friday 22nd August for a joyful day of reading, creativity and community.

See the poster below, for details of all the exciting events and adventures we have planned for Book Week at OLF this term.

OLF Book Week Celebration – Friday 22nd August

Book Week Parade-9:15am 

Students will kick off the day dressed as their favourite book characters for our lively parade. Expect plenty of personality, imagination and literary flair!

Open Classrooms- After the conclusion of the Parade

Families are invited to visit classrooms and explore student work. It’s a fantastic opportunity to engage with learning and celebrate creativity.

Picnic Recess- 11:00am 

Bring a blanket and a snack for a relaxed recess picnic with your child. Connect with staff and other families in a festive atmosphere.

80 Days of Reading Challenge Reminder-

Don’t forget that on Thursday 21st of August all completed reading logs are due to the office. All entries will go into the draw to win one of the five prizes. 

Prize Draw includes:

Family pass to Taronga Zoo

$50 Event Cinemas vouchers

$100 Rebel voucher

$30 Timezone voucher

No entries will be accepted on the day of the draw. 

Let’s keep turning those pages right up to the finish line!

We hope you can join us to celebrate the wonder of bookweek this year!

The Great Book Swap - Tuesday 19th August

We are pleased to announce the return of the OLF Annual Great Book Swap. This event is dedicated to supporting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) in its mission to provide books and educational resources to children living in remote communities across Australia.

The Great Book Swap offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate local reading, gain insights into Indigenous languages and cultures, and contribute to a worthy cause. This year, the ILF aims to raise $150,000, which will enable them to distribute 15,000 new books to remote communities.

We invite you to participate by bringing a book from home to swap on Tuesday, August 19th, and by making a gold coin donation. Your support will help make a significant difference in the lives of children in remote areas.

Mrs Lisa Mann 

80 Day Reading Challenge

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), and to celebrate this milestone, we are excited to launch a special reading initiative for our students: the “80 Days of Reading” Challenge.

Beginning on Monday, 2nd June 2025, and running through to Wednesday, 20th August 2025. This challenge aims to foster a love of reading and encourage students to develop sustained, daily reading habits. With the winter months ahead and the anticipation of Book Week growing, this is a perfect opportunity to keep our students engaged with the joy and discovery that reading brings.  

How it works: 

● Students will be encouraged to read every day for 80 days. 

● A simple tracking sheet will be provided to help students keep track of their reading. 

● Reading can be done independently, shared with a family member, or listened to as an audiobook. 

As a fun and exciting way to celebrate their efforts, every child who returns a completed reading log will have the chance to draw a ‘Golden Ticket’ in front of the whole school after the Book Week Parade on Friday, 22nd of August. Each Golden Ticket will reveal a special surprise… prizes will be revealed closer to the day.   We hope that the ‘80 Days of Reading’ Challenge becomes a shared journey between school and home, supporting our learners to build lifelong reading habits with a wonderful celebration of books and reading. 

Your child would have bought home a copy of their reading log this week. If they require a spare, please contact the school office.  

Mrs Tayla Waters | English Coordinator