This week, the yearly OAS Book Fair took place. For a span of five days, a section of our library was transformed into a bookstore, allowing students to immerse themselves in the enchanting realm of literary treasures.

Clifford, The Big Red Dog, Scholastic's official mascot, made appearances in different classes, engaging in photo sessions, and wagging his tail, greatly pleasing the students!

A contest was organized for students in Years 1-3, where they were encouraged to design hats for the Fair. Imagination flowed freely, feathers danced in the air, and incredible creations emerged adorned with pom poms!

The judging of the competition was carried out by Charlotte Davis, Head of Visual Arts Department, who was genuinely impressed by the skillful workmanship and the diverse range of hats. It is with great pleasure that we announce the names of the winners:

1st Place:  Thea F

2nd Place: Maddy B

3rd Place:  Blake P

Runner up: Milena M

Runner up: Sebastyan F

Special prizes were selected from the Fair by Mrs Parmee.

Book Parade

Our week of fun was rounded off with the annual Dress Up Parade, held this morning.  Classes in Years 1-6, as well as a group of intrepid Year 7/8's,  paraded around the hall, displaying their flair and creativeness in awesome costumes and hat creations.  It was fabulous to see, and the standard of the entries was amazing.  Thank you to all who entered!  The competition was expertly judged by Mrs Kelly and Mr Schasching, who had an extremely difficult job in choosing.

Our winners for the 2023 Dress Up Day were:

Mrs Kelly - Heidi R 

Mrs Nimmo - Eliza E

Mrs Taylor - Hunter P

Mrs Shaw - Elizabeth B

Mrs Covert - Amelia L

Mrs Wells - Alice B

Mrs Fogarty - Isla W

Mr Schasching - Baeley C

Mrs Hart - Madeline B

Year 7/8 - Ryleigh C and Nakita McT

Dress Up Day was not just limited to our students!

It was so good to see that staff also jumped on board and took the opportunity to share their inner child!

Mrs Parmee and Mrs Fordyce rocking the librarian look!

Mr Bevan Dunlop, the library's number 1 volunteer, looking snazzy!

Mrs Fordyce, Mrs Stagg, Mrs Parmee and Mrs ten Hove adding a touch of colour to the school office!