Te Wiki O Nga- Pukapuka – Book Week 2024

Staff and students in the Preparatory School enjoyed a busy final week of Term 3, as they celebrated the best of children’s literature during Book Week.

This year’s theme was ‘Reading Is Magic,’ focusing on stories that lift imaginations, and spark creativity and dreams. Celebrations began early with a visit from award-winning author, Steve Mushin, whose book, Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth, is a mind-bending collection of plausible and often hilarious inventions that could save the world. Students and staff were gripped by his entertaining and stimulating presentation.

Meanwhile, younger students were entertained by local author, Jennifer Somervell, who shared her stories of life on the farm, her latest picture book, Curly Cat, and advice on how to be a great writer.

The main event was the spectacular Book Parade. Led by piper, Alice Glover (Year 8), all of St Andrew’s College Pre-school and Preparatory School students and staff paraded across the campus dressed up as favourite book characters. Throughout the week, library sessions and lunchtimes were filled with literary quizzes, competitions, and creative activities. Book Club hosted a lunch in the Library with storytelling and fun games, while Year 7–8 students got to grips with Spine Poetry, with some fabulous results.