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School parade a highlight of book week

Aug 27 2025 Updated August 25, 2025

Chloe Kent

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Kai took the opportunity to come dressed from Grandpa and Me. C05_3425

Savannah, Isla and Noah made a fantastic trio in their mixed costume array, including Wednesday Addams, Fancy Nancy and The Plague Doctor. C06_3425

No one was left behind on Friday at Wonthaggi North, with teachers and the admin team jumping in on the book action parade. From left, Administration Officer Rachel (Chicken Divas – Britney, student Paige (as Dolly Parton (Little People Big Dreams)) and teacher Kerry (caterpillar from Alice In Wonderland). C08_3425

The chicken divas of Whitney and Britney. C09_3425

Wonthaggi North’s prep class celebrated book week on Friday. C10_3425

It was a week of celebration across Bass Coast as students from prep to year 12 celebrated Book Week. Wonthaggi North Primary School teachers even jumped in on the Book Your Adventure fun! C11_3425

Wonthaggi North education support officer Lorraine Muir (Thelma the Unicorn) and teacher Sarah McAdam (Scooby Doo – Velma).C12_3425

In character were Stella (Harley Quinn), Marymoe (Wednesday Addams), Lily (Lilo) and Torsten (Where’s Wally?) C14_3425

STUDENTS kicked off Friday at Wonthaggi North with a book week parade. Dressed in an incredible array of costumes, from books new and old, students high-fived as they moved around the gymnasium, showcasing their costumes to each other and family in attendance. The teachers even got in on the action, with many dressed in a spectacular array of costumes from their favourite books.

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