LIBRARY

                             "The library is not just full of books, but also opportunities."  

Abbey 2016 

THE LIBRARY... MORE THAN BOOKS

"The library is not just full of books, but also opportunities."  

Abbey 2016 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, HAPPY EASTER

Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Easter and a wonderful break.

Find time to enjoy all the wonderful "extra" books your child has brought home as a holiday reading treat.

SORA - reading for the holidays

Click on the link to take you to slides offering QR codes  which will enable you and your family to enjoy access to various SORA titles. You will need to follow the directions at the end of this page, scan the QR code and read away.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r9A3bIjg4IbjRxr_Vg0phtIVr5iByPb1ftlLH4Dr1P0/edit?usp=sharing

STUDENTS AS AUTHORS

Entries have been submitted , now we eagerly await the judges decisions.

2026 FOCUS

Thank you, parents, for assisting your child in remembering their grade library day.

Borrowing rates are strong. With every child in the primary sector having 1 or more books in their tub for DEAR - Drop Everything And Read, and every child in K, 1 and 2 presenting with a library bag in the beginning weeks of school. 

Let's keep this momentum going, building strong habits around reading for learning and enjoyment.

Library Timetable

MONDAY: Yr 1, Yr 5

TUESDAY: Yr 2, Yr 4

WEDNESDAY: Kindergarten, Yr 3

THURSDAY: Yr 6

HOLIDAYS

Holidays are approaching fast. 

Check out the town library 

website: cnrl.spydus.com for activities.

                                                                        LIBRARY BAGS

Please note that a LIBRARY BAG is the first item on your child's equipment list for the year. Thank you for ensuring your child has a library bag. I have some spares and will issue these to students next week who have not yet presented with a bag.

LIBRARY BAGS MATTER...  Not just some of the time but all of the time.

No food or drink on my books.

Food and drink are for the chooks.

Library bags keep ‘em clean.

Books are cool don’t treat ‘em mean.

Bring your bag every time.

Fill it up and get in line.

Have it scanned and scoot on out.

LIBRARY BAGS

We all shout.

J. McGuirK

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

Students from Yr 3 - Yr 6 will have their books recorded on the Oliver library program.

Kinder, 1 and 2 use the paper reading log, which is to remain in the library bag.

The aim of the Challenge is to promote a love of literature for enjoyment and to encourage wide reading amongst the students. This is done by restricting how many series books can be logged as PRC (Premier's Reading Challenge), thus moving students out of their comfort zone to read other genres or texts, essentially by other authors promoting wide reading. 

CHOICE = Motivation 

"The strongest positive impact on reading engagement and learning gains comes from student self-selection of reading materials. "

How Reading Motivation and Engagement Enable Reading Achievement: Policy Implications, Ana Taboada Barber and Susan Lutz Klauda

When students visit the library a huge emphasis is placed on the 

premise that they have

 C H O I C E

in what they can read and borrow. 

WORLD BOOK ONLINE 

If you have not logged on and had a browse around, sit down with your child and ask them about it. I'm sure all primary-aged students will be able to show you some of the features.

Google - worldbookonline

HOME USE: ID - school23

                       : PASSWORD - books

SORA - easy access guide 

Download the free App to access this online reading resource provided for us by the Catholic Schools Office. Your family will have access to thousands of books 24/7.

Check out the town library 

website: cnrl.spydus.com for activities.