Kyabram P-12 College Booktacular 2025 was a hit with all students who attended workshops, bought books and visited the library throughout a jam-packed week. Mother-daughter and library duo Jen and Meg Sargant led the week's festivities.
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It was a week of interactive escapades for students at Kyabram P-12 College for its annual Booktacular celebrations.
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From Monday to Friday, August 25 to 29, a slew of literary-themed events followed this year’s Book Week theme, ‘Book an Adventure’.
Library and communications assistant Meg Sargant said the library team gave it their all, organising various unique activities for the students.
“The students are the main reason we do this,” she said.
“People ask why we go above and beyond, and why it gets bigger every year, and for us, our students are why.”
Kicking off with a Prep to Year 12 character parade on Monday, students and teachers united to show off their colourful costumes.
Jade Muscat and Keirra Davidson at the travel souvenirs stall.
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Following that, Zoos Victoria staff from Kyabram Fauna Park visited to give the students insights about their work in animal conservation.
The library was opened for its exhibition, with stalls set up throughout based on a range of topics, including geography, evolution, and travel souvenirs.
Author Amelia Mellor, known for her Grandest Bookshop trilogy, visited on Tuesday, which Ms Sargant said was a triumph.
“We were very lucky to have her visit us at our school,” she said.
“She came and spoke to our Year 5 and 6 students, and did a mini creative writing workshop ... which was really fun for our students.”
School band members Lachie Rodriquez, Xander Griffiths and Declan O’Keeffe.
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A pop-up senior book sale was also held alongside the regular, week-long Scholastic Book Fair, catering for older students.
On Wednesday, Gallery for a Day director Amanda Cooper presented her impressive illustration collection to Year 3 and 4 students.
Gallery for a Day director Amanda Cooper during her presentation.
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Years 5 and 6 joined an orienteering workshop run by Outbound Discovery on Thursday, covering the basics of navigation and joining in a scavenger hunt.
The popular caricaturist Anthony Pascoe held a lunch session, drawing portraits of students while they explored the library.
Anthony Pascoe draws a caricature of Ivy Beach.
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For the week’s finale, a virtual reality workshop was held by Education Group, digitally immersing students in the ocean, the animal kingdom, and in space.
Perform Education acted out its Treasure Hunt show to the Preps and Year 1 students, bringing Book Week characters to life.
To top it all off, the school held a free movie night for students, staff and families with a well attended screening of Paddington to wind down the week.
The library was transformed into a Booktacular hub.
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Overall, Ms Sargant said Booktacular was revered by the students, and acted as a uniting force for the school and beyond.
“The event was really a reflection of our passion and our appreciation for what we can provide our students,” she said.
“We’re supported by not only our students, but our families, the school community, and the bigger community.”
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