Book Week
BOOK WEEK IS NEXT WEEK
The Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book Week theme for 2021 is
Old worlds, new worlds, other worlds
Book Week is a time to celebrate outstanding Australian books for children. Each year, the Children’s Book Council chooses the best books in six different categories. To help the children celebrate books and read for enjoyment we would love for you to come along to Book Fair in Week 6. Some of the activities for Book Week are detailed below.
Author Visits:
As outlined in Bookweek SZapp notification on 5th August, two authors are visiting on Monday 16th August and Thursday 19th August. We will have Shelly Unwin to speak with the K-2 children and Harry Laing working with the Years 3-6 children.
Just a reminder that, if your child would like to order one of the authors books and have them signed by the author, please follow the link below.
All orders must be in by today Wednesday 11th of August.
Books will be delivered to the children on the day of the author visit.
Shelly Unwin orders:
https://www.thechildrensbookshopspeakersagency.com.au/person/unwin-shelly-speaker/
Harry Laing orders:
https://www.thechildrensbookshopspeakersagency.com.au/person/laing-harry-speaker/
Book Fair Times:
Tuesday 17th August 8.30 - 8.45am and 3.30pm - 5.30pm.
Wednesday 18th August 8.30 - 8.45am and 3.30pm - 5.30pm.
Covid restrictions will apply – limited numbers in the room at any one time and hand sanitiser will be available. parent please ensure you check in with CBR APP.
Please note the Book Fair will not be open at any other times during this week.
Book Week Assembly: held on Friday of Week 6 and being led by 6 Blue. Students may receive a prize for their homework efforts at this assembly.
Dress up Day: There will be a Dress Up Day on Friday 20th August. The children will be asked to organise their dress ups as part of their Week 5 and 6 homework. A homework sheet will be sent home with all of the relevant information in Week 5 (this week).