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Book Week gallery | Gowrie St parade was one for the books

By Taylah Baker

Aug 29, 2023

Royal welcome: Year 1 student Bhramma Ganesan in his fit for a king. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

What’s the story? It was the question on everyone’s minds as they drove past Gowrie St Primary School on Friday morning.

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The answer developed like a character — Book Week had returned for another year.

Gowrie St students and teachers brought novel personas to life, and News photographer Rechelle Zammit was at the school’s parade to capture a few of the heroes and villains, and everything in between.

Howdy: Students have a friend in San Soakimi. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Fairytale ending: Year 6 student Jasmine Horton’s costume is pure magic. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

How far she’ll go: Year 1 student Amalia Morehu, aka Moana of Motunui, sailed across the sea to get to the parade. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Cop that: Year 6 student Cindy Galambos keeps the Book Week parade in order. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Crazy characters: There was an old lady who swallowed a mozzie and her name was Alex Peace. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Shrek-tacular: Kerry Matthews and Jorja Dempster walk the Book Week parade hand in hand as Shrek and Fiona. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Potter about: You’re a wizard, Alexis! Pictured is Year 4 student Alexis Standley. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Angel energy: Year 4 student Laporsha Lovett-McGee shows off her heavenly costume. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

All yellow: Yasemin Coskun has a splash of colour on her. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Wild West: Ready to round up Book Week for another year is Year 2 student Issac Moananu. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

N-ice costumes: Grace Newman and Cassidy Ahmet let it go on the parade walk. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Show yourself: A picture frozen in time of Prep student Amelia Cosgriss dressed as Elsa. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

A nice jester: When it was time to send in the clowns, Bec Byrnes did not disappoint. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Yee-haw: Year 3 Nickolas Salay brings the spirit of the West to life. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Banana: Minions Brea Russell and Alla Duke parade around. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

By Taylah Baker

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