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Book Swap for Story Dogs

Book Week Book Swap

We’re excited to be celebrating Book Week in Week 5 (18th–22nd August)!

As part of the celebrations, we will be holding a Book Swap to support the Story Dogs Program, which is offered at our school for some of our Grade 2 and 3 students. Each week, three volunteer dog handlers and their dogs visit to read with selected children, helping to build their confidence and reading skills in a fun and supportive way.

To support this wonderful program, we’re inviting families to donate one or two gently used books in excellent condition. Donations will be accepted from next week, and during Book Week, students will be able to attend the Book Swap and purchase a pre-loved book for a gold coin donation.

All proceeds will go directly to Story Dogs, helping them continue their valuable work in schools across Australia. You can learn more about the program here: https://www.storydogs.org.au

A plastic tub will be placed at the front office starting Monday for book donations. Please ensure all books are in great condition—no tears, scribbles, or missing pages.

Thank you for supporting our school and for helping to promote a love of reading across our community. Have fun choosing which book to donate!

Warm regards,

Penny Carr

Fathers Day School Working Bee

Fathers’ Day School Working Bee

Saturday 6th September 2025 between 8am-12pm

Come along to help with a number of jobs to keep our school beautiful. No skills required to help. Parents are welcome to join for part of the morning depending on availability.

Dads are invited to join afterwards at Brewmanity (44-50 Tope St, South Melbourne) for lunch (pay your own).

Please contact Michael Grech (0468353586) or Chris Arnott (0409991081) for further details and to register for the working bee and lunch.

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