2025 Bibliathon returns to Birchleigh Primary this August
Charmaine Slater Less than a minute
2025 Bibliathon returns to Birchleigh Primary this August
The 2025 edition of the Bibliathon is set to take place on August 16.
The event will be held at Birchleigh Primary School, situated on Olienhout Street, and will kick off at 10:00.
Participants are asked to arrive from 09:00 for registration.
ALSO READ: EMPD conducts scholar patrol inspection at Birchleigh Primary School
Entry fees are R50 for individuals and R500 for teams of 10.
Prize giving will take place at 12:00, with numerous prizes up for grabs.
There will also be food and entertainment for participants.
All funds raised will go toward the Bible Society of South Africa.
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