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ACC brings storybook characters to life

By Daniel Harvey

Aug 28, 2026

ACC’s Year 7/8 class dressed up for Book Week. Photo by Supplied

Australian Christian College Echuca students and teachers stepped out of their everyday routines and into the pages of their favourite books as the school celebrated Book Week.

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The annual celebration saw students dress as much-loved storybook characters on Monday, August 24 and take part in activities designed to encourage a love of reading, storytelling and imagination.

From familiar characters to more creative interpretations, the colourful costumes helped transform the school into a living storybook for the day.

Students also got to recreate scenes from their favourite books and share stories with their classmates, bringing literature to life through play, laughter and hands-on interaction.

The school said the celebration was about more than simply dressing up, providing students with an opportunity to experience the enjoyment and creativity that comes with reading.

ACC Echuca staff member Armand Botha said the enthusiasm shown by students demonstrated the continued importance of books in their lives.

“Book Week is a wonderful reminder of just how powerful books can be,” Mr Botha said.

“It is amazing to see the enthusiasm, excitement and joy that books still inspire in our students.”

While the costumes provided plenty of fun, Mr Botha said the benefits of reading extended well beyond the celebrations.

“Beyond the costumes and celebrations, books play such an important role in developing comprehension, fluency, imagination and a lifelong love of learning,” he said.

The day encouraged students to engage with stories in different ways, while giving them an opportunity to share their favourite books and characters with friends.

For teachers, it was also an opportunity to see students' personalities and creativity come through as they embraced their chosen characters.

The school said activities such as Book Week could help foster creativity and imagination while building positive associations with reading from an early age.

Mr Botha said seeing students become immersed in stories was one of the most rewarding aspects of the celebration.

“Seeing students so engaged with stories reminds us that the impact of a good book can stay with them long after the final page is turned,” he said.

With the school brought to life by costumes, characters and storytelling, Book Week gave students a wonderful chance to celebrate their love of literature and share that joy with their broader school community.