Book Week: Symphony of Stories — Fostering Creativity and a Love of Reading Among Primary Students
Sekolah Global Mandiri Palembang | October 19–23, 2026
Sekolah Global Mandiri Palembang held Book Week: Symphony of Stories from October 19–23, 2026, for Primary students. This special event aimed to foster a love of reading, develop creativity, and encourage students to explore the world of stories through a variety of educational and enjoyable literacy activities.
Inspired by the spirit of reading, learning, and imagination, Book Week was designed to provide students with a more meaningful learning experience. Through a five-day series of activities, students were not only encouraged to enjoy books and stories but also to develop their language skills, critical thinking, communication, and ability to express ideas creatively.
Five Days of Stories and Creativity
The Book Week activities began on Monday, October 19, 2026, with Storytelling by Teacher, a storytelling session led by teachers that invited students to immerse themselves in the world of stories. Students also participated in a book cover design competition for Year 1–Year 2 and a poster-making competition for Year 3–Year 4, along with an activity called Retelling the Pictures.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, students took part in Retelling Favorite Book, an activity designed to develop their ability to understand and retell the contents of their favorite books. They also created book summaries and participated in poetry reading competitions for Year 1–Year 2 and poetry memorization competitions for Year 3–Year 4. These activities aimed to build students’ confidence while enriching their language skills.
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the activities became even more engaging with the Parents Volunteer Teachingprogram, which provided parents with the opportunity to take part in the learning process. Students also enjoyed watching a movie and writing movie summaries. Through these activities, they were encouraged to understand storylines, identify key messages, and express their understanding through writing.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, students explored their creativity through Art & Craft activities, where they created shadow puppets. In addition, students participated in a mini book-making competition for Year 1, a comic-making competition for Year 2, and a Continue the Story competition for Year 3–Year 4. These activities provided opportunities for students to develop their imagination and transform their ideas into creative works.
The highlight of the event took place on Friday, October 23, 2026. The final day began with an Ice Breaking session to build enthusiasm and strengthen togetherness. Students then enjoyed a special teacher performance of Malin Kundang, bringing an Indonesian folktale to life through an educational and entertaining performance. Book Week concluded with the announcement of competition results, recognizing students’ efforts, creativity, and participation.
Building a Culture of Literacy from an Early Age
Through Book Week: Symphony of Stories, Sekolah Global Mandiri Palembang is committed to creating a learning environment that encourages students to develop a love of books, appreciate stories, and confidently express their ideas. The involvement of teachers and parents also played an important role in creating enjoyable literacy experiences that support students’ overall development.
Each activity was designed not merely to produce creative works or determine competition winners, but also to give students opportunities to learn, try new things, collaborate, and develop their individual potential.
With the spirit of “Small Steps Today, Big Dreams Tomorrow,” Book Week: Symphony of Stories is expected to become a valuable experience that inspires students to keep reading, learning, and exploring the world through stories.
Read, Learn, Explore, Grow!
Sekolah Global Mandiri Palembang believes that every story has the power to broaden horizons, nurture imagination, and inspire great achievements in the future.
