BOOK WEEK @ HOLY CROSS IN 2025

One glorius week of the year!

Week 7: Monday 25th August to Friday 29th August

Reading opens so many different avenues and opportunities. We love Book Week and highlighting the importance of reading at Holy Cross! It’s a time to share our enthusiasm for reading, literature, books, authors and illustrators. At Holy Cross, we believe reading is so important that it is our compulsory home learning activity across all year levels.

BEDTIME STORYTIME AT SCHOOL - Wednesday 27th August

As part of our Book Week celebrations, next Wednesday will be a regular school day with a cozy twist! Students are invited to bring their favourite bedtime teddy, plushie, Beanie Boo or soft toy to school to be their reading buddy for the day. Each toy should be clearly named and ready to join in the fun and active learning. So, to recap: children come to school in their uniforms for a normal school day but are welcome to bring a soft toy from home to be their learning buddy for the day.

THE GREAT BOOK SWAP

The Year 5 Community Crew needs help to ensure 'The Great Book Swap' is a successful event. We want to be change makers and help other children enjoy the magic of books. Click on the link to see how you can help.

GUEST READERS

The awesomeness of reading will include guest readers in the Library during First Lunch every day next week. Book Week is glorius!!

BOOK WEEK DRESS UP DAY - Friday 29th August

Dress up either as your favourite BOOK character and bring the book
OR
Dress in the 2025 theme “Book an Adventure”

Click on the link below to see travel pics of our staff on their adventures because reading takes you places.

We will celebrate the end of the week with our Book Week Assembly and all things books. We strongly encourage all students to participate. It is a truly fun day. We would love families to be creative and sustainable with their dress up ideas. I know for some families Book Week costume design is an exciting family activity.

Please note for safety reasons, students are required to wear closed in shoes and sun safe clothing. They will need to wear their school hat at play time.

Families are encouraged to come and watch the Assembly. Alternatively, join our webinar to see all of the fabulous dress ups. There will be many photos taken and shared with families.

Remember, Reading is Awesome!!

Jo Neil
Teacher Librarian

DIGITAL LITERACY IN THE LIBRARY