Library

Book Week and Dress-up Day

Book Week is an annual national celebration of children's literature, Australian authors, and illustrators. Organised by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA), it will be celebrated from 22nd August to 28th August. This year's theme is "Symphony of Stories".

At Essendon North Primary School, we will celebrate Book Week with classroom activities, library sessions, and the announcement of the CBCA Book of the Year winners. Our celebrations will conclude with our annual Book Week Dress-Up Day on Friday 28th August.

Students are invited to come to school dressed as their favourite fictional book character on Dress-up Day. There is no need to purchase an expensive costume - we encourage students to get creative by using items from around the home, along with cardboard, paint, or handmade masks. There is plenty of inspiration available online, including on Pinterest.

To ensure costumes are suitable for all students, we ask that they do not include scary or Halloween-style masks, or toy weapons.

Participation in the Dress-up Day is optional. Students who choose not to dress up should attend school in their full school uniform.

Premiers' Reading Challenge

We are now entering the final weeks of the 2026 Premiers' Reading Challenge. Please have all completed books entered on the official website no later than Friday 28th August. Although the official closing date is Friday 4th September, please be aware that as coordinator, I will need at least a week to verify all books and complete other administrative tasks before I send the completion report to the Department on 4th September.

Regards,

Ms Julie 

Library Technician

Julie.Schenk@education.vic.gov.au