On Wednesday 23 August 2023, Coolum State School will 'Paint the Town REaD' as Book Week is released from the classroom and into the community to highlight the importance of reading. Nearly 500 Prep to Year 2 students will migrate to the town centre, visiting over 20 local businesses who will share a love of reading with our students. Reading is not just something parents and teachers do…reading is everywhere!
After visiting businesses, students will congregate for a celebration in Lions Norrie Job Park. Woolworths and Coles have generously donated all of the food and aswell as teams of staff who will work alongside the Salvation Army to provide a wonderful feast for us all to enjoy. Students will be delighted to round off their day with a Larrikin Puppets Story Time Puppet Show, disco and a receive a book bag gifted by MP Dan Purdie.
This wonderful event brings our whole community together and every business is thrilled to play a part. Together, we foster a love of reading for every child in our community.
Huge thanks to the local local businesses who have embraced this wonderful reading initiative that our students are so very excited about!
Coolum State School 'Paint the Town REaD' was named
2023 P&C Queensland – Positive Community Partnerships Award – Runners Up
This award acknowledges and rewards the wonderful work of our P&C members who devote their time to improving education opportunities and welfare of students while supporting the growth of our state schools.
Watch the video below for highlights of our inaugural 'Paint the Town REaD 2022'.