Students draw inspiration from books

Mayor Clare Stewart reads to students

Politicians and police joined other community groups in Book Week celebrations at Tewantin State School this year to read to students from Years Prep-3.

Students welcomed special guest readers Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, Senior Constable Craig McKenzie and former Olympian swimmer Greg Rogers.

In addition to reading sen const McKenzie played Sight Word Detective as he helped students locate their classroom sight words.

The Tewantin school is fortunate to enjoy close ties with many community organisations whose members provide ongoing assistance.

“We are so thankful to our volunteers from Breakfast Club, Rotary, Tewantin Noosa Bendigo Bank and Noosa Chaplaincy program who join us every year to read to our Tewantin State School students,” deputy principal Rick Cass said.

Students ended the week with a Book Parade, dressing as their favourite book character and taking part in the activity under its Covid-19 safe plan.