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The sea of blue that flows through the school gates was not to be seen on this particular morning. In its place, a colourful array of storybook characters excitedly rushed through to find out what new persona their friends had taken on for the day. Parents followed in behind, no longer mothers of young girls, looking on at their Scarecrow without a heart or chocolate-loving Willy-Wonka.
In a week full of celebrating the literary worlds of their favourite authors, the Girls’ School Book Parade was undoubtedly the highlight. To start off Character Day, year groups paraded around the field. A flurry of wizards from Hogwarts zipped by with the Mad Hatter hot on their heels. There was even a sighting of Gangsta Granny rushing from the authorities again! Each character clutched their book proudly, celebrating the worlds they had been transported to throughout the year in their reading time.
The procession was followed by a dance party to some old-school tunes played by a not-so-ferocious lion somewhat resembling Deputy Principal Mrs Jill Wahlstrom. The princesses in the junior school really put their dance classes to use, performing their very best pirouettes and jetés across the field.
Once again, the teachers outdid themselves as they teamed together to account for eight of the one hundred and one dalmatians. Cruella must have scared off the others! Senior School teachers dressed as characters from Space Jam, though their ball skills gave them away as dress-ups.
Later in the morning, a book exchange took place, encouraging students to bring in a pre-loved books to switch for another. The exchange promotes sustainable reading while maintaining the excitement that comes with walking around a bookstore, knowing there will be a new story to devour in a few moments.
Two students from each class were voted ‘Best Dressed’ and were allowed to choose their book swaps first. One very impressive Willy Wonka from the Senior School grazed over the books, with an age-old classic, Holes by Louis Sachar, catching her eye.
All the excitement and buzz of this week were not without purpose. The parade enthuses the girls to branch out in their reading. It also allows them to creatively portray a character they see a little of themselves in. To read is to engage, focus, be inspired, and gain perspective, which are tools with significant influence on their wider learning.
Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who enabled memories to be created today, bringing their girl’s favourite characters to life. Stories of the time spent together making their costumes with you overflowed out of excited characters all morning.
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