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Library

Alicia Karachiwala

 

PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE 

We have now reached the end of Term 2 and can announce that our current total is 6059 books! 

 

At last week’s Assembly the library leaders announced some results from across the classrooms. 

 

The class leading each year level is:

PREP 3

1/16

2/18

3/22

4/26

5/5

6/12

 

The overall class leading our school is 2/18 with an amazing 941 books!

And some outstanding student performers are:

 

Top 5 - Prep to Year 2

Top 5 - Year 3 to 6

1.           Grace R - 2/281.           Amaya R 3/22
2.           Jack R - Prep 12.           Jayden E – 3/25
3.           Lincoln H - Prep 153.           Imogen B – 4/20
4.           Audrey H – 1/164.           Jordan W – 4/26
5.           Mason H – 2/285.           Isabel T – 4/26

 

The PRC continues throughout the school holidays and finishes at the end of Week 6 in Term 3. 

To keep reading over the school holidays there are many great titles to borrow at the Frankston library plus lots of fun Winter school holiday activities (see more information under the events section). You also may not know that the Langwarrin Council shop by Coles has many excellent books to borrow. Library memberships are free. 

https://library.frankston.vic.gov.au/Members/Become-a-Member

There’s no better way to spend a cold rainy day these school holidays than cozying up with a great book!

 

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Orders were sent out to the classrooms last week and what another great response we had! Thank you for all your orders, the points we earn bring in many great new titles for students to read.

 

GREAT LANGY PARK BOOK HUNT

The first annual book hunt has been a success, and many missing books have been returned to the library. The winners of the Canteen vouchers were:

Prep – Grade 2 – Darcy M – 2/29

Grade 3 & 4 – Harper B – 3/22

Grade 5 & 6 – Ellie B – 5/6

 

REQUEST FOR COLES/WOOLWORTHS PAPER SHOPPING BAGS

Thank you to the families that have donated their supermarket shopping bags. I have received many that will assist with future orders. 

 

 

BOOK WEEK

There are many exciting things happening next term in the library and around the school for Book Week. Here’s a special preview of what will be coming up:

  • Book Week Parade – The theme this year is Book an Adventure. The parade is in Week 5, so start to think about what you may like to dress up as.
  • Writing Competition – This will be across all year levels and starts Week 1 of next Term. 
  • Our Scholastic Book Fair will be during book week.
  • Prep – Grade 2 will have a Book Week inspired theatre production.
  • Grades 3 & 4 will have a visit with an award-winning author.
  • Grades 5 & 6 will have a writing workshop with an award-winning author.

 

SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS

Playbound! 2025 - Museums Victoria and State Library Victoria

Playbound is a 16-day family festival taking over the City of Melbourne during the winter school holidays, from Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July. Designed for children aged 0 to 12, the program features a vibrant mix of performances, workshops, exhibitions, crafts and activities.

https://museumsvictoria.com.au/playbound-2025/

 

Frankston City Libraries Winter School Holiday Activities

School holidays with Frankston City Libraries are always jam packed with free events for school aged children. Join us at Carrum Downs, Seaford, Karingal, Frankston South, Frankston North and Frankston for lots of fun!

https://library.frankston.vic.gov.au/Community-Connection/Children/School-Holiday-Activities