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Book Week at Inverloch

Aug 27 2025 Updated August 25, 2025

Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

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Inverloch and Kongwak Primary Schools principal Ben Soumilas dressed as the Mad Hatter in celebration of Book Week on Friday. He is pictured with Prep student Hudson. Tk01_3425

Prep students Taj, Marley and Minnie were excited for their first Book Week parade at Inverloch Primary School on Friday. Tk02_3425

Cody, Billie, Otis, Delilah and Monty were in the spirit of Book Week at Inverloch Primary School on Friday. Tk03_3425

Inverloch Primary School students Evelyn, Juliet, Oakley and Ollie were dressed up for Book Week on Friday. Tk04_3425

Tiana, Oak and Amalia were pictured at Inverloch Primary School’s Book Week parade. Tk06_3425

Book Week at Inverloch

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