Tirkandi News
Term 1 Week 2
Welcome Back!
Welcome back families to another amazing year of learning. I hope all families had a safe and fun-filled break!
The Library got a good clean and got reorganised ready for the students to start their reading journey already!
There has been a change to library open times. Please have a look below so all families know when to come in.
The Spotlight Series
Over the last few years, we have had a series of the week.
This year I wanted to extend the time a series is on display to give students time to read the different books.
So, this year we have our Spotlight Series! Over a fortnight a different series will be in the spotlight for students to read, explore and dive into new genres, authors, texts, and stories and expand their reading scope.
To start the year off our first Spotlight Series is The LNPS 2023 series of the year 'The Bad Guys'.
LNPS Playgroup
Lauren Robertson is our fantastic Playgroup Coordinator and she has some amazing things planned for our Tuesday Playgroups this term.
Every Tuesday we hold our LNPS Playgroup. Come along with your birth to 4-year-olds between 1:30 and 3:00 pm in our LNPS library for some connection-building, playtime and interactive learning.
Scholastic Book Club Orders
Will start up again soon! Thank you to all the families that order from Book Club, as the reward money the school gets allows us to purchase new books more often!
Please use the link below to order online, as the school is not accepting any cash payments.
Thank you and happy shopping!
https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx
Premier's Reading Challenge
The Premier's Reading Challenge is open. The sheets will go home to students shorty if they have not already.
I encourage all students to challenge themselves and participate, as it is not only enriching to read and learn; But it also opens students up to new genres and authors as they work to fill in a different book from the PRC list.
Borrowing
Reception - Can borrow 4 books
Years 1, 2, 3, 4 - Can borrow 8 books
Years 5 and 6 - Can borrow 10 books
Books can be kept for a maximum of 2 weeks. All that is required for borrowing is a library bag (for Reception, Year 1/2) and no overdue books. Students are encouraged to manage their own library bags and to borrow regularly.
Returns
Students can either place books they want to return in their classroom library box or directly into the green returns box in Tirkandi. Only staff is allowed to return books and use the returns computer. If damaged once returned place the book in the Book Doctor box for repairs.
Library Computer Borrowing
Library computer borrowing is only for year 3s to year 6s. 8:40 - 8:50 is library borrowing time. Computer borrowing is for students who have damaged computers or have forgotten their computersthat day. When borrowing your name, class and the computer's barcode will get recorded and then students must borrow that computer under their name. At the end of the day, all library-borrowed computers must be returned to the library. If a student forgets to return their computer 3 times, then they will not be able to borrow for 3 days. If it happens again the number of days will increase.
These computers are second-hand computers, so they will be slower and some keys will be tricky to press down; but please let Teachers, IT or Gena (Librarian) know if the computer has bigger damages.
Overdue, Lost or Damaged Books
The school library policy for overdue, lost or damaged books is as follows. For a library book that has been overdue / lost for 2 weeks or more or returned damaged, there will be a fee of $15. However, if the book is found or returned you will be reimbursed the full amount. Students will be unable to borrow until the book(s) are returned or the payment is made. The money goes towards replacing that book.
Library Open Hours For Families
Monday - Before
Tuesday - Before and After School
Wednesday - Before
Thursday - Before and After School
Friday - Closed
I am located in the library office in Tirkandi so please do not hesitate to visit!
Gena Patini
Library Manager
gena.patini113@schools.sa.edu.au