Whalan Public School, Western Sydney

The children at Whalan Public School really enjoyed their Monday morning on the 3^rd December 2012, as it was their Book Giving Assembly. The school was very grateful that their Books in Homes Role Model Marjorie Crosby-Fairall, a famous Children’s Illustrator and the UWS student ambassador, Edwin Concubierta were able to visit the school on this outstanding day. During the assembly, the students were inspired by Marjorie’s talk and presentation. They were all very excited to have a look at her portfolio that she had brought along.  

After the assembly, a special morning tea was held in the library where the School Leaders and a chosen group of Year 1 to Year 6 children could talk to Marjorie about the student’s art work that was on display in the library. Marjorie Crosby-Fairall and Edwin Concubierta spent time with a Kindergarten class when they received their book bags and they were able to sit and read with some of them.   

 

 

Many thanks to University of Western Sydney, Higher Education Participation Program - Bridges to Higher Education and Whalan Public School for sponsoring the Books in Homes Programme!!

Carrington Public School, NSW

The students at Carrington Public School in NSW had their Book Giving Assembly on 30^th November 2012. 

 

 

The school's role model this term is Ric Woods - a famous author and illustrator. The kids were so interested as he talked about and demonstrated his illustration techniques. He also he drew the students a fantastic cartoon and presented the students with their new books in their Books in Homes book bags. The students want to say a BIG thank you to Ric for coming to visit them and for also donating some of his books to our school library!!!!

Also a BIG THANK YOU to The Australian Workers Union Newcastle Branch for sponsoring Carrington Public School!

Doonside Public School, NSW

Doonside Public School had a fantastic Book Giving Assembly on Thursday the 29^th November 2012 with their Role Model Janine Dawson being able to attend. The kids enjoyed listening to Janine talk about her work as an illustrator and even had a table set up with some of her work in the library. The kids were so delighted to receive their book bags filled with their chosen books. 

After the assembly, Janine spent an hour with our 5/6 class sharing her drawing knowledge. They were thrilled to hear what Janine did and she helped them to produce some great drawings! 

A special thanks from Doonside Public School to Sam Forzisi and Corey Braid from Mainfreight Australia for coming to their Book Giving Assembly and helping distribute the new books as well as for ALL of their support! 

Doonside Public School is proudly sponsored by