Children’s Book Week 16th-23rd August

The theme chosen by the CBCA (Children’s Book Council of Australia) for Book Week 2025 is Book an Adventure.

‘2025 is also a milestone year for us as we celebrate 80 years of Children’s Book Week! For 8 decades, CBCA has been dedicated to inspiring young minds to journey through the countless worlds that books offer.’  https://cbca.org.au/childrens-book-week/

Here at St John’s we will celebrate Book Week with a variety of events.

  • Mon. 18th Aug. Progressive Story commences – contributed to by classes from across the school & students will experience a Treasure Hunt Book Week Performance
  • Tues. 19th Aug.   Favourite Book Day for Seniors (3-6). Sharing and completing associated literacy activities.
  • Wed. 20th Aug.   Favourite Book Day for Juniors. Sharing and completing associated literacy activities.
  • Thurs. 21st Aug. Book Week Dress Up Day and Parade in the hall from 9.10am-10.10am Followed by selected Book Week Activities from the CBCA website
  • Frid. 22nd Aug.  Multi-age Story Time & PJ Day

So please get those costumes ready for our Book Week Dress Up Day & Parade.