Salisbury State School

This year's Book Week, Symphony of Stories, had some of the most creative costumes our school has seen. Today’s event marks the 80th book week this school has had. This book week was quite different from ones we’ve had in prior years. We had a year level dance break, teachers giving out vouchers to the best dressed student of each class, the senior students seemed to dress up a lot more than previous years, and a lot more differences!

The overall winner for best dressed class was 65E, this class had some absolutely amazing outfits! The Prep classes were all given an honourable mention. The winner for best dressed teacher was Miss Ryan who was dressed as the princess from Princess and the Pea. The winner for best dressed teacher aide was Miss Jacki dressed as Leo the Littlest Seahorse.

There were so many excellent outfits across the school, and the students really brought their book characters to life.

Thank you to Mrs Chisler, and her band of merry helpers, for organising this year’s Book Week parade.

The 2026 Book of the Year awards were finalised last Friday. The Picture Book of the Year was awarded to Once I Was A Giant by Zeno Sworder. For a full list of books head to: https://cbca.org.au/2026-winners/

REMINDER

School Photo Day is THIS Thursday 27th August 2026.

Online orders remain open until photo day, following that time parents can still order by phoning MSP office, a late fee will be incurred.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]

🎤🌟 SALISBURY’S GOT TALENT 2026! 🌟🎤

Our Salisbury superstars are hitting the stage, next week! Here’s what you need to know:

⭐ WHO: Everyone is invited. Friends and family! No booking required.
🎭 WHAT: Salisbury’s Got Talent, featuring a surprise celebrity judge! Oooohhh....
📅 WHEN: Monday 24th August, 1:50–3:00pm (doors open 1:45pm for guests to be seated!)
📍 WHERE: Salisbury State School Hall. Street parking is available.
❤️ WHY: To celebrate the amazing talents in our Salisbury community!

Netball families: Netball will be cancelled on Thursday 27th August due to school photos.

WEARABLE ARTS - POSTPONED

Due to a busy schedule our Wearable Arts showcase has been postponed. The new date is Monday 19th October - Week 3 of Term 4.

Thank you to all our current entrants for your efforts so far. Keep those creations safe. There is now time for more students to join in this creative and sustainable activity - including the school holidays. New entrants will be accepted, and we will send reminders later this term and early next term, of the requirements for each category.

Wearable Arts - all designers and models please meet Mrs Eagle in the hall on Tuesday 18th August at 9am for a rehearsal (no costumes).

Book week parade is coming...

When: Monday 17th August, 9:15am to 10am in the hall

Come dressed in your favourite book character!

The 2026 Children’s Book Week theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’.

The talented illustrator is the fabulous Briony Stewart, award-winning author-illustrator of ‘Gymnastica Fantastica’ and other children’s books. Just wait until you meet all the wild characters she’s created.

‘I decided to try and show what stepping into a symphony of stories might be like. A huge colourful collection of characters bursting out of a book representing their different stories with weird and wonderful instruments.’ – Briony Stewart

You can meet all the characters here: https://cbca.org.au/symphony-of-stories-characters/

REMINDER

School Photo Day is on Thursday 27th August 2026.

Online orders remain open until photo day, following that time parents can still order by phoning MSP office, a late fee will be incurred.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Burger Day Special Menu: 24th August
(QKR is now open - orders close 5pm on the 23rd – see flyer or QKR for options)

Tuckshop - changes to opening hours:

OPEN: Wednesday 2nd September
(closed Friday 4th due to Pupil Free Day)

CLOSED: Thursday 10th September
Thursday 17th September

REMINDER
Step Up Salisbury Wearable Arts - please have your entry form in to Mrs Eagle by tomorrow!