Book Week gallery: Children celebrate their love of reading in costume
It’s every student’s time to shine — Book Week 2022 is here and thousands of children have donned a spectacular array of character costumes to mark the event. SEE SOME OF THE BEST
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Harry Potter, Willy Wonka, Dragon Girl, Harley Quinn, the Cat in the Hat and even The Wishing Chair, were some of the great characters that arrived at schools across the state for Book Week.
It was an opportunity for Redland Bay State School students to live by their motto of “Better by Learning”.
The week, which marks the end of the Premier’s Reading Challenge, culminated in the popular Book Week Dress Up Day on Thursday.
Redland Bay State School principal Alan Bunce said there had been many activities throughout the week to encourage students to read.
“The dress up day is always a favourite, and we had staff and students dress up as their favourite book character,” Mr Bunce said.
“The Junior Choir performed Pick up a Book on parade to show off Redland Bay State School’s many talents.
“We also have members of the community read to students in the library and Prep areas,” he said.
Quest News has showcased some of the amazing costumes from schools including:
West Moreton Anglican College
Immaculate Heart
Westside Christian College
Narangba Valley State School
Staines Memorial College
Leichhardt State School
Wisdom College
Whites Hills State College
Caboolture East State School
Mueller College
Morayfield State School
Padua College
St Finnbar’s Catholic Primary School
Queen of Apostles School
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
St John's Anglican College
Pullenvale State School
Upper Brookfield State School
Redland Bay State School
Brisbane Boys College
Undurba State School
Parklands Christian College Secondary School
St Peter’s Luteran College
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Students from Prep to Year 6 also participated in a Book Week art competition, drawing inspiration from the theme ‘Dreaming with your eyes open’, submitting drawings, paintings and even a diorama.
Meanwhile in Moreton Bay, Narangba Valley State School principal Amanda Wicks said it was her students’ chance to show off their love of reading.
“Reading opens our imagination and takes us on adventures to meet amazing characters in mysterious places and can change our views of the world from the first to the last page of a book,” Ms Wicks said.
“The dress up is a lot of fun for everyone, especially for those who can’t wait to dress up at work – ultimately we just want to help children love to read.
“Parents do a fantastic job making costumes and supporting their children to join in the celebrations.”
Classes across the state also enjoyed reading books short-listed by the Children’s Book Council of Australia for the Book of the Year award.
School libraries buy copies of the books and students and teachers analyse each before the winners are announced.
The annual Book Fair runs simultaneously with Book Week with proceeds going back into books for school libraries.
Parents and students use this opportunity to buy books to add to their collection at home.
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