Bulletin 02/2026, April

 

The annual Glebe Book Sale will be held this year on Saturday 16 May at Benledi at 186 Glebe Point Road, next to the Glebe Library. The book sale will raise money for Glebe Public School’s literacy program. Last year the sale raised $9000.

School captain, 11-year-old Louis Lecoanet, said that the school librarian, Paula Callen, will use the money raised to buy books and to subscribe to Reading Eggs, a website used for literacy for kindy and years 1 and 2 students. ‘She also said it is the biggest fundraiser for Glebe Public School for the year’.

In addition to the books, Louis said there will be baked goods on sale such as cupcakes and cookies, as well as Glebe T-shirts and tote bags. The school’s Vocal Enrichment Group will be singing with the Glebe Community Singers. Students from Saint Scholastica’s College who are undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh award will also help out.

This year will be the 29th annual Glebe Book Sale. Each year the sale has donated money to local causes. For the past 10 years it has raised money for Glebe Public School’s literacy program. The school has a strong focus on literacy, recognising the important role that reading and writing play in building educational achievement across all areas of the curriculum. Please note that this year the book sale is on one day only, Saturday 16 May, 9am–4pm.

Book donations and volunteers wanted

Books––in good condition only, please––can be dropped off at Benledi on Friday May 15. Volunteers are also needed to help sort books on the Friday and to assist with sales on the Saturday. To register as a volunteer and say which day and what tasks you could help with, please go to SignUp