Children’s Book Week 2026
Next week, our school will join just about every other primary school across Australia in celebrating Children’s Book Week. It is always a special week at Boronia Heights Primary School because it gives the children and teachers a chance to pick up a good book and enjoy the stories that spark imagination.
This year’s theme, “Symphony of Stories”, celebrates the many characters and experiences that are told through books. Book Week reminds us of the important role reading plays in helping children learn about themselves, others and the world around them.
Throughout the week, students will be exploring a range of outstanding Australian children’s books, including many of the titles shortlisted in the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. This year’s shortlisted books include:
Picture Book of the Year: Bob and Dob, Dawn, Dear Broccoli, The Frog’s First Song, Once I Was a Giant and Tiwi in Paris.
Early Childhood: The Colours of Home, Derek, The Emperor’s Egg, Frogs Are Our Friends, My Nonno Loves and The Thing About Christmas.
Younger Readers: Inked, Little Bones, The Paperbark Tree Committee, Run, Something Terrible: Tim Tie-Your-Shoelaces and Spirit of the Crocodile.
If you happen to pop into a bookstore please be on the lookout for these books because if you buy one, chances are you’ll be reading something special.
A favourite part of the week is always our Book Week Dress-Up Day on Monday. Students are invited to come dressed as a character from a book they love, and we look forward to seeing the creativity this event brings to our school. Every year I walk away impressed with the costumes the kids and parents have put together. Families are welcome to join us on Monday morning in the gym for the parade.
Our Book Fair will also be open in the library throughout the week. Please come to visit and browse the huge selection of books on offer. Every purchase helps keep our library up to date with the most recent books.
We will wrap up Book Week on Friday with a whole-school incursion delivered by Perform Education. I’m really looking forward to next week. Thank you once again to Mrs Bentley, parent volunteers and the Library captains for all their work during Book Week celebrations.
Congratulations to Mrs Hollingsworth
I am delighted to share some wonderful news with our school community. A few weeks ago, Prep teacher and Learning Specialist, Mrs Kim Hollingsworth, welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Lola, into the world.
Lola is the first child for Kim and her husband, Nick, making this a very special and exciting chapter in their lives as they begin their journey into parenthood. We know many families and colleagues will join us in congratulating Kim and Nick on their new baby girl.
On behalf of the Boronia Heights Primary School community, we send our warmest congratulations and wish them every happiness as they enjoy these precious early weeks with Lola.
Progress Reporting in Term 3
Later this term you will be receiving a mid-semester Progress Report for your child/ren. These check-in reports give parents an update on how your child is progressing academically according to the curriculum achievement standards for English and Mathematics. The report will also include a rated scale about your child’s behaviour and effort. At the top of the report is a summary of the learning covered this term.
A message will be sent to all families once the Progress Reports are available to view. If you have any questions about your child’s progress, please share this with your child’s teacher when you meet for the three-way conference day on Thursday 17th September.
Enjoy your weekend,
Mat Anderton
Principal