Book Week: Celebrating the magic of reading
Once upon a time at Monash Children’s Hospital, an enchanting celebration of Book Week!
“[It] was an opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the joy of reading,” said Colin Dobson, the Principal of Monash Children’s Hospital School.
“It was colourful and busy, and lots of fun.”
The event featured book readings, a range of craft activities inspired by children’s literature, and a butterfly enclosure where people could admire and hold live butterflies.
Performers from the Players Theatre Company sang songs from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and students from Oxley Christian College presented extracts from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical.
Children were invited to pick out a free costume and select a book to take home.
“We know some children will miss out on Book Week celebrations at their own schools. So, we provide this wonderful experience,” said Kylie Middlemiss, a Learning Specialist at Monash Children’s Hospital School.
“There were many highlights [to the day], but it was great to see the kids and their families smile and know that we have given patients a positive experience.”
