WORLD BOOK WEEK

WORLD BOOK WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!

We are so excited to celebrate World Book Week at The Perse Singapore, held from 2 – 6 March, with a range of exciting activities designed to inspire a love of reading across the school. Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair, take part in creative competitions such as the “Book in a Box” challenge, and tap into their creativity with dress-up days! We will also be welcoming acclaimed author Shamini Flint, as well as Neil Humphreys to our campus!

Primary School Key Dates

Monday 2 March

AUTHOR VISIT

  • Neil Humphreys
    We are delighted to welcome Neil Humphreys, a British author who has written over 30 books. Students will have the opportunity to hear about his writing journey and be inspired by his stories.

Tuesday 3 March

Book Fair and Pelicans Phonics Showcase

  • Students may visit the Book Fair during break and lunch times. Students who wish to purchase a book are encouraged to bring $20
  • Pelicans Showcase (watch a phonics class in action!)  – register your interest to join here!

Wednesday 4 March

Mystery Reader

A special guest will visit classrooms to share a favourite story, bringing the joy of reading to life for our students!

Thursday 5 March 

Competitions!

  • Book in a Box
  • Story on a Hat

Friday 6 March

Pelicans & Juniors Dress Up Day!

  • Junior students are invited to come dressed as their favourite book character as we continue our celebration of stories and imagination.

Tuesday 3 March

Senior House Poetry Slam

  • Senior House Poetry Slam – Parents will be invited to support finalists! (watch this space)

Tuesday 3 – Wednesday 4 March

Book Fair

  • Book fair in the library for students during lunch and break times. For students who want to buy a book please bring in $20 for your book of choice. 

Psst! British author Neil Humphreys will be around to sign books from 12pm-1.20pm!

Thursday 5 March

Book in a Box Competition

  • Entries due—students are invited to create a box inspired by their favourite book (find out more here!)

Friday 6 March

Author Visit: Shamini Flint (Click here to pre-order books!)

  • Students will enjoy a special talk from the visiting author. Signed books will be available for purchase.

Shades of Story Dress Up Day

  • Students may come dressed as a favourite book character or in colours representing their favourite genre! 

Optional: $2 donation to support our reading charity.

We look forward to a wonderful week celebrating reading and creativity.

Don’t forget to bring any unwanted books in for ourBook Drive! Proceeds will be split between our library and our reading charity

CONTACT US

The Perse School (Singapore)
58 Chestnut Drive, Singapore, Singapore 679301
www.perse.edu.sg

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