Book fair and treasure hunt

Ettalong Public School held a book fair and treasure hunt from Tuesday, March 2, to Thursday, March 4.

Children and parents were given an opportunity to purchase books and join in a range of activities.

The book fair commenced on Wednesday, March 3, with children in various classes in Ettalong Public School provided with an opportunity to purchase books from 11am to 3pm.

Children received a free Nemo bookmark with each book purchased

On Wednesday, March 4, parents, grandparents and friends were given the opportunity to visit the school and purchase books from school.

Coffee and refreshments were provided

On Thursday, March 4, the school held a "Treasure Hunt Book Fair" where parents and students were invited to "dress up for loads of fun and heaps of books".

The festivities commenced at 5.30pm with Mr Donaldson and "Ms Frizzle" arriving in the Scholastic Magic School Bus

Mr Donaldson then handed out class prizes before the Treasure Chest Cake was cut

The school band and choir performed, and the P and C provided a sausage sizzle.

Proceeds from the book sale will go toward buying books for classrooms and the school library.

Newsletter, March 2