What a spectacular week we had celebrating the magic of literature at the Junior School! This year’s Book Week theme, A Symphony of Stories, truly came to life through a vibrant series of events that showcased our students' incredible passion for reading.

Celebrations started with our highly anticipated Book Week Parade. The hall was filled with excitement as students (and staff!) arrived dressed as their favourite literary characters. From classic heroes to modern-day favourites, the variety of costumes was a wonderful testament to the diverse range of books our students enjoy. It was a fantastic way to demonstrate that at our school, books and reading matter.

Later, our Year 5 leaders joined the Senior Kinder students for a morning of shared storytelling and crafting. Watching our older students mentor and engage with our youngest learners was a highlight of the week, fostering a shared love for stories across all year levels.

Literacy was at the heart of every classroom this week. In the lead-up to Book Week, each year level has been reading the CBCA shortlisted books. They then took a deep dive into the books, engaging in tailored activities that encouraged critical thinking and creative expression. To further enhance the experience, our Year 5 leaders dedicated their lunchtimes to running daily clubs. Each session was linked to a different shortlisted book, allowing students from across the School to participate in fun, hands-on activities inspired by this year's top Australian children's literature.

To wrap up our incredible week, we were honoured to host a special guest: author Amy Adeney. Amy spoke with students from Prep Year 3, sharing fascinating insights into her journey as an author, where she finds her inspiration, and the intricate process of bringing a book to life.

Students and staff were captivated by her presentation, which included a look at her books like The Little Street Library and Tilda Teaches. She even left our students with "storytelling chatterbox" handouts and colouring pages to keep the creative momentum going. I know many had ideas for stories they could write in future off the back of this session.

Thank you to all the parents, staff and students who helped make Book Week 2026 such a meaningful celebration of reading.

We are already looking forward to next year's adventures!

‍Anna Fink

Digital Technology Teacher & Library Specialist