We are all looking forward to our very first Book Week next week.

The goal of book week is to inspire a love of books and story in readers of all ages. We have a range of different book related activities happening across the school over the week but the three main school wide events are:

• Visiting Author - James Russell: James is visiting us on Monday 20th February to speak about his journey as a writer and to then take a writing workshop with a number of our senior learners.

• Book Fair: We are so excited to be holding our very first Book Fair next week in our school library. This is a great opportunity to promote a culture of reading amongst our children, while providing them with the opportunity to browse and purchase books. It is also a great opportunity for us to fundraise for our school library as we receive a commission on all sales.

• Book Character Dress Up Day: On Friday 24 February we are encouraging our learners and staff to come dressed up as their favourite book character. Guaranteed to be a fun filled day.

Book Fair Details:

What: Book Fair

Why:

• Promote a love of reading amongst all of our learners

• Build our library book collection through our sales commission and books that are donated during the week by our community

Where: In the School Library

When: 20-24 February, open 8.30-9.00am; 12.40-1.30pm, and 3.00-3.30pm

Who:

• The most successful book fairs are when parents, children, and the wider community come together to enjoy the books on offer at the book fair. So please come along, free free to bring friends and whanau, and visit our book fair.

• On Monday children may bring home a book fair flyer and a wish list to share with you.