Dress Up as a Book Character Day

Dress up as a Book Character Day will be held on Thursday 22 August. The theme of Book Week this year is Reading is my Secret Power.  This theme lends itself to students thinking about books and characters that have inspired them, challenged them or taught them a lesson that has changed them for the better.  In the next few weeks spend time talking and reflecting with your children on characters that have had a positive impact on them. Choose one of these characters rather than a superhero such as Spiderman.  There will be a parade in the school hall at 9.30am.  Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed in each year level.

Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge Ambassador Visit

This year St Monica’s is participating in the Chief Minister’s Challenge.  The challenge involves students reading 30 books before 21September.  Information about the challenge can be found at this link The Chief Minister's Reading Challenge. The students have received their Individual Student Reading Record.  When the students finish a book, it must be initialled by their parents or teacher.

On Friday 16 August the Chief Minister Challenge Ambassador, Jack Heath, will be visiting St Monica’s to share a story and his experiences as a writer and reader. It would be great for students to have their updated reading record ready to show Jack.