Sparking Imagination and the Joy of Storytelling during Book Week

Schools across the Diocese provide immersive experiences for students to get excited about books, reading and storytelling. (20 -26 August 2022)

Primary and Secondary schools across the Diocese had a wonderful week exploring this year’s Book Week theme of “Dreaming with eyes open…” which allows for reflection on our indigenous culture by listening to Country as the first storyteller.

Book Week is a marvellous community event that ignites the imagination and creativity of students by dressing up as a favourite book character and sharing treasured stories. Laughter and joy spread across school playgrounds as families came together to enjoy colourful parades of incredible and wonderous characters from an extensive range of stories.

This week-long event celebrating books and Australian authors and illustrators reminds children, young people and adults alike of the positive and influential impact that books and stories have in our lives.