This year’s annual Book Week Parade at Hillcrest Christian College in Clyde North took on a unique twist with some big surprises for the winning students.
The theme for Book Week this year was Find Your Treasure and in true form many treasured books were sighted, enjoyed and most importantly read.
The judges had the most difficult time trying to decide the winners and all characters were considered winners as the work and dedication undertaken for this spectacular literary display was outstanding.
Ausmumprenuer of the Year finalist, Karen Alsop of Story Art, visited the parade on Thursday, 23 August, with her green screen setup to take character photographs of each of the winners.
Although the students had opportunity to view their photos on the big screen during the shoot, it wasn’t until that evening when Mrs Alsop shared the first of the series online that the College community got a taste of what’s to come.
Discovery Centre director, Michelle Nye and artist Mrs Alsop came up with the idea to create a commemorative story book featuring the students and teachers in costume, transported into their respective book scenes with the power of Photoshop.
The book will be on display in the Hillcrest Christian College Discovery Centre aka library and available for parents to purchase a copy.
Mrs Nye spoke of the idea of photographing students in order to create a living memory book, full of stories because Book Week is all about books and reading and what’s better than seeing yourself in the actual story?
Mrs Alsop is well known as an award winning artist and respected for her work creating art for children with disabilities and illness.
“I have a love for this college and I wanted to lend a hand in creating something meaningful for the community,” Mrs Alsop said.
“I was the college music teacher from 2001-2008.
“It’s incredible to see the growth in the college now a decade later.”
Featuring Mary Poppins flying over the city of Melbourne, a teacher as Old MacDonald from Old MacDonald Had a Farm, and Pippi Longstocking rowing the seas, this book is sure to be a treasure for all students long into the future.
