The Scholastic Book Fair is coming, bringing a treasure trove of stories, adventures, and learning opportunities for readers of all ages!

Get ready for one of the most anticipated events of the year! Picture this: a big, bright red truck, filled to the brim with books, rolling into our school grounds. Yes, it's that time again—our beloved Scholastic Book Fair is coming, and it's bringing a treasure trove of stories, adventures, and learning opportunities for readers of all ages!

Details:

📅 Dates: Wednesday 19th November – Tuesday 25th November
📍 Location: Amesbury School Library

Operating Hours:
📚 Mornings: 8:30 am – 9:15 am
📚 Afternoons: 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
⭐ Special Evening: Open until 6:00 pm on Friday 21st November during our Cultural Evening!

Now, here's where things get even more exciting. We need your help to make this event a success! If you’ve ever dreamed of being a shopkeeper, now’s your chance! No prior experience is required. You’ll have everything you need at your fingertips, and we’ll provide all the training and tools to make it super easy.

Thanks to those who have already put their hand up but we are still looking for more volunteers to manage the Bookshop.

Volunteer Time Slots:

Wednesday, November 19th:
🛠 Set-Up: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
📚 Afternoon: 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm

Thursday, November 20th:
📚 Morning: 8:30 am – 9:15 am
📚 Afternoon: 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm

Friday, November 21st (Cultural Evening!):
📚 Morning: 8:30 am – 9:15 am
📚 Afternoon: 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
✨ Evening: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
✨ Evening: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

✨ Evening: 5:30 pm – 6:00pm

Monday, November 24th:
📚 Morning: 8:30 am – 9:15 am
📚 Afternoon: 2:45 pm – 3.30 pm

Tuesday, November 25th:
📚 Morning: 8:30 am – 9:15 am
📚 Afternoon: 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
🛠 Pack-Up: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

If you’re passionate about books or just looking for a fun way to contribute to our school community, we’d love to have you join us! Volunteering at the book fair is a great way to meet fellow book lovers, spend time surrounded by great stories, and support our students' love of reading. It’s also a wonderful chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant school culture during our Cultural Festival!

Interested? Please reach out to me at kirat@amesbury.school.nz to sign up for any of the available slots.

Together, let’s make this year’s Book Fair the biggest and best one yet! Whether you're helping out or simply visiting, it’s going to be the perfect place for book lovers of all ages. See you there!

Ka kite,
Kirat Singh
Amesbury School