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Ky students kick off a Booktacular adventure

By Jemma Jones

Aug 27, 2025

Kyabram P-12 College students transformed into beloved characters, kicking off Booktacular with a dazzling parade under sunny skies. These were the winners of the costume parade decided by the school’s college captains. Photo by Jemma Jones

Kyabram P-12 College students kicked off their thrilling Booktacular adventure with the much-anticipated annual Character Parade on Monday, August 25.

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Under glorious sunshine, a crowd of students, parents, caregivers and friends came together on Kyabram P-12 College’s front lawns, setting a perfect scene for the start of another exciting Booktacular year.

Booktacular, the college’s annual literary extravaganza, complements Book Week, and promises a week filled with excitement for students.

The action-packed schedule features inspiring author talks, immersive experiences and a bustling book fair.

The parade showcased a dazzling array of costumes.

Students from Prep to Year 12 transformed into beloved characters from books, TV shows, films and sports, bringing their favourite stories to life.

Have a look at what the parade looked like through the Free Press lens.