On Wednesday 20 August, Violet Town's Campus of Peranbin Primary College, Violet Town Kindergarten and Early Childhood Centre, and the local playgroup came together for a morning that celebrated all things books for the annual Book Week parade. All the children started the morning by parading their costumes around the basketball court. The rest of the morning was spent in activities around the two feature books One Little Dung Beetle by Rhian Williams and We Live on a Bus by Dave Petzold. The very next day Avenel Primary School kept up its full calendar by making Book Week a priority for their students and community. The day included a parade by students in costume and activities with visiting students from Avenel Kindergarten. Principal Christine Hyde said the school had been busy with other activities. "We recently hosted the Murchison Primary School band tour and also ran our whole-school athletics carnival," Ms Hyde said. "We also participated in the Home Energy Expo last Friday." (Story on pages 14-15) Ms Hyde has only recently stepped into the role of principal and said she was very proud to be leading such a vibrant, community-minded school. "Building strong connections with our families, local organisations, and the wider community is something I am deeply committed to, as I believe these partnerships enrich learning and provide our students with opportunities to thrive," she said. The school can also look forward to upcoming events such as a student piano concert on 16 September, a Father’s Day stall, a Colour Run event, sleepover, bike hike, and even a surf camp.
