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Children’s Book Week Celebrations 2025

Children’s Book Week is always a highlight at St Norbert College, and this year was no exception. With the theme “Book an Adventure”, the College community enjoyed a variety of activities in the library throughout the week. But the standout event, as always, was the much-anticipated Cosplay Parade on Wednesday 20 August.

 

Year 12 students, joined by several staff members, brought their favourite book characters to life as they paraded through the Father Peter O’Reilly Centre to the delight of the whole school. It was as though our most beloved characters had stepped straight out of the pages and into our assembly.

 

We are so proud of our Year 12 students for their enthusiasm, creativity, and incredible effort. Their costumes were diverse, detailed, and truly impressive. Staff also embraced the Book an Adventure spirit, with the English Department once again making an impact through their themed group costume – Peter Pan.

COSPLAY AWARDS 2025

Student Awards

  • Most Authentic Male Character: Elijah Dimalanta (M5) as Remy (Ratatouille)

  • Most Authentic Female Character: Sharon Onyemgba (X1) as The Penguin (Batman)

  • Most Creative: Georgette Guinto (P2) as Rio

  • Best Group Effort: Annaliese Momus (X6) & Julia Byrne (M6) as Thing 1 and Thing 2 (Dr Seuss)

Staff Awards

  • Best Dressed Male Staff: Tie – Mr Jonathon Levy (Maths) as Moses & Mr Sebastian Graf as Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher)

  • Best Dressed Female Staff: Tie – Mrs Lyndsey Cardenia (Maths) as Anna (Frozen) & Mrs Debbie Nugent (Lab Technician) as Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians)

  • Best Dressed Department: The English Department – Peter Pan

Other Learning Hub Competition Winners

  • Blooket Literacy Quiz: Devon Clow (Y9 – K7)

  • Guess the Book in the Jar: Vernitus Okolie (Y8 – M5)

  • Movie Music Quiz: Natalie Van Der Westhuyzen (Y8 – P5)

  • St Norbert Pilgrimage: Layla Boulter (T3) & Abigail Doncon (M5) – Year 7 Winners

 

A heartfelt thank you to our students, staff, and parents for making Book Week 2025 such a memorable celebration. Your creativity, spirit, and support ensured it was an adventure to remember – one that will be fondly cherished for years to come.

 

Mrs M Byfield

(Learning Hub Coordinator)