Joey's Book Judging Panel Chooses Book of the Year

This term, a group of Year 2 and Year 5 students formed our Book Judging Panel for the 2025 Book of the Year. Over several lunch breaks, they read the shortlisted CBCA Picture Books, considering the cover, blurb, illustrations, and storyline.

Their winner was A Leaf Called Greaf by Kelly Canby, a touching story of a bear learning to let go of his leaf, Greaf. Our judges felt it was special for its “heartwarming” message and how it showed the bear’s grief, yet it ended with the idea that love stays in your heart forever.

By taking on this role, the judges represented all of Joey's students, ensuring that student voice was heard and sharing an appreciation for stories that the children themselves had selected.