This Book Week, we ran our first-ever bookmark competition across all 14 of our early learning centres (ELCs).
The competition encouraged children to showcase their creativity and love for reading by designing their very own bookmark. The entries were full of imagination, featuring everything from favourite storybook characters to playful patterns and vibrant colours. The winning entry, a vibrant rainbow design was professionally printed and shared with students at Brentwood Primary School during Book Week celebrations with Nova 937’s Nathan, Nat and Shaun. It was a proud moment that spread the joy of reading beyond our centres and into the wider community.
Literacy Specialist Renee Chakaodza said, "In my opinion, every week should be Book Week! Dressing up as a character from a favourite book is a great way to share enthusiasm and to promote the many benefits of sharing books and stories with children. However, the importance of ensuring our children learn to read is an important message that can be consistently reinforced throughout the year. Reading with children is always time well spent – it’s an investment in the development of little ones who benefit from the exposure to the sounds and words of the language, through to older children who can grow their vocabulary and build on their knowledge of the world."
"It was wonderful to see the excitement throughout schools and ELCs across WA as children shared their favourite stories with each other and books had a chance to take centre stage. The Y WA is very proud to be able to help Brentwood Primary School add to the library resources they can provide for their school community.”
This competition was made possible thanks to the support and encouragement of our ELC teams, who helped children bring their ideas to life and celebrated their efforts every step of the way. More than just an art activity, the competition gave children the chance to express themselves, build confidence and take pride in their creativity.
A big thank you to all the children, educators and centres who took part. You made our first Bookmark Competition a colourful success. At the Y WA, we’re proud to nurture children’s learning, creativity and confidence, and we look forward to building on this new tradition in the years ahead.