Book Of The Week

Shortlisted for 2020 Environment Award for Children’s Literature: Nonfiction Category

Do you know what a tree hollow is?

To you and me, a tree hollow is just a hole, cavity or tunnel in a tree or branch. But to an animal, that hollow may be a bedroom, hiding place, nursery or shelter. It is the ultimate tree house! Come and take a peek inside the amazing world of tree hollows and discover more than 340 species of incredible Australian animals that call hollows home.

With colour photos of glorious gliders, darting dunnarts, minute microbats and many more, this book is full of fun facts about animals that use tree hollows as places for resting, nesting or hiding.

About the Author

Abbie Mitchell is an environmental educator who provides school and community programs to celebrate and promote Australian biodiversity. She lives in the bush with her husband, two kids, some stingless beehives and a couple of charismatic dogs - and lots of native creatures.

About the Illustrator

Astred Hicks is an award-winning book designer, illustrator and author. She has been designing books for over 10 years through her Sydney-based business Design Cherry.

Update of the Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC)

It has been an extraordinary year in which reading has played a significant role in lifting our spirits. I hope you and your child have lost yourselves in the pages of some really great books.

Thank you for encouraging your child to participate and complete their forms for the PRC.

If your child has not yet completed the PRC, there’s still plenty of time!!  They have until Friday 4 September to submit their form to either Mrs Cowley or Mrs Blyde.

For promoting the various competitions from our last update – entries are open for our Indonesian and STEM competitions. Don’t forget to encourage your students to enter these competitions! Also, thank you for handing on information regarding the Premier's be active Challenge to staff in your school.