Book Week

Mrs Christine Peterson | Head of Library Services

The most exciting week of the year in the Libraries is almost upon us!

Old World, New Worlds, Other Worlds

During the month of August, we will be celebrating Book Week and we are excited to share that this year’s theme is Old World New Worlds, Other Worlds.  In preparation for Book Week, students across the College have either been engaging with the shortlisted books or listening to the audiobook, How to Bee by Bren McDibble.  How to Bee is a beautiful story (that aligns with the New Worlds part of the theme), that invites students to consider a world without bees and how it would impact us socially and economically.  Readers need to consider if they would prefer to live isolated on a farm, where they work hard and have little but are loved, or if they’d rather live in a city, where they are rich and have everything but aren’t loved by family.   This reading follows on from Term One when we studied ancient cultures as part of the Old World theme.  In Term Four, we will be reading about fantasy worlds which aligns with the Other Worlds topic.

Book Week Parade | 27 August 

On 27 August, the College will host its annual Book Week parade where students across all three sub-schools are encouraged to dress up as characters from books that match the theme Old World New Worlds, Other Worlds.  Given the scope of this year’s theme, students could come dressed as someone/thing from a classic, from fantasy, from science-fiction or from history.  Following the parade, our P&F will host a morning tea for parents – COVID restrictions permitting.

Scholastic Book Fair | 26 August – 2 September

From Thursday 26 August and the week that follows, we will also hold the Scholastic Book Fair which is an opportunity for students to purchase from a wide range of age-appropriate books.  Students will be able to come and shop in the WALEC before and after school (8-8.30am each morning except Monday and 3.10-3.30pm in the afternoons).  I look forward to seeing what books the students select!

As an avid reader and Head of the Libraries, I encourage you during the month of August, to maybe have a family book that you all read together.  Listening to reading helps children develop their listening comprehension – something that is vital in understanding what they are hearing in class.  If you want a book to share with your children, please come and see me and I am happy to help.

Keep Calm and Carry on Reading