MS Readathon- Final Tally

What an incredible effort with the MS Readathon challenge this year. Our school has exceeded all expectations, including being one of the top fundraising schools in Australia. We were one of the few schools offered to participate in a virtual presentation by Stephen Papadopoulos, MS Readathon ambassador.

The students have been keenly interested in learning about MS and hearing about the daily challenges people who live with MS encounter each day. We are delighted that we have been able to raise a substantial amount of money to support not only people with MS, but the families and children of those with MS. To know that we can help put a smile on a child’s face is priceless. Thank you STM and a big CONGRATUALATIONS!!

Book Week – Curious Creatures, Wild Minds

Now that the MS Readathon challenge has come to an end, we are looking forward to our next adventure. Earlier this year, the Children’s Book Council of Australia moved Book Week celebrations to the 17-23 October. Due to current restrictions, we will endeavour to fill the week with lots of school-based events. Unfortunately, we cannot go ahead with ‘Snuggle Up and Read’ or welcome families to join us for the annual Book Week parade.

Within the current guidelines we will continue to hold the following events:

• Friday 16^th October- Book Week Dress Up and Parade
• Friday 16^th October- Storytime and Fun Activities organised by 5/6 leaders
• Monday 19^th October- Cake Stall- Year 5/6 students have the opportunity to bake a cake with a book theme to bring to school for classes to purchase a piece of cake.
• Thursday 22^nd October- Rug reading with a buddy classes in the sunshine with hot chocolates and marshmallows.
  
  

Fun times ahead!

Madeleine Reid
Librarian