We're excited to announce that this week is Book Week! This annual celebration is dedicated to fostering a love for reading among school students. We invite you to join us in promoting the joy of recreational reading, which plays a vital role in your child's academic and personal growth.

Why Recreational Reading Matters:

• Academic Excellence: Improves vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills, leading to better grades across subjects.
• Empathy and Understanding: Exposes students to diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences, enriching their emotional intelligence.
• Stress Relief and Well-being: Provides a healthy escape, reducing stress and anxiety while promoting relaxation.
• Future Success: Develops a lifelong learning habit, essential for university, career and personal fulfillment.

Book Week Highlights:

• Author Talks – next Thursday 28 August, Carla Salmon, author of We saw what you started, will be addressing the Year 7-9 cohorts and running creative writing workshops for some Years 7-11 students.
• Book Week parade: The annual event where Junior School students can dress up as their favourite book character will occur this Thursday 21 August in the Lostroh Centre, with a family picnic afterwards. There will also be a Book Week Boogie for the Junior School students to dance their hearts away on Thursday at lunch.

How You Can Support Book Week:

• Encourage your child to participate in Book Week activities
• Discuss their reading interests and recommendations
• Share books that you loved as a child and how reading has positively impacted your life
• Model recreational reading yourself, as your child often mirrors your habits

Thank you for your continued support. Let's inspire a love for reading in our students together!

Claire Whiting
Knowledge & Learning Resources Manager