Book Character Parade
The annual Book Character Parade will take place at 9am Tuesday 22 August, in the Primary Playground. This event is organised to celebrate Book Week 2023 and is a highlight of the library calendar!
Students are invited to come to school dressed as their favourite book character and to bring a book to match their outfit. The girls may come to school already dressed in their costume and go home the same way. If girls come to school or go home by public transport, they will need to wear their uniform to school and change into their costume when they arrive.
Parents should ensure sensible shoes are worn as “character” shoes can be worn for the parade only. Girls should also be aware that it is a normal school day, and they need to sit and move around the classroom as usual, so large or uncomfortable costumes may not be such a good idea!
Book Week is officially organised by the Children’s Book Council of Australia and is now in its 78th year. The aim of Book Week is to highlight the importance of, and the joy of reading; the theme in 2023 is Read Grow Inspire.
Parents are invited to watch the parade and explore the Book Fair, where books can be purchased.
We are looking forward to a fun event to celebrate books and reading!
Karen McBride
Primary Teacher Librarian
