Library News
Why we all need to read
“Education provider, Gemm Learning, says children who have the ability to find the words they want to use are more likely to have a strong self-image, sense of confidence, and higher academic standing. Also, well-read kids are more likely to attempt to formulate their thoughts before becoming angry or demonstrative.”
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A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.
–Neil Gaiman (Author)
Library Bags for Foundation to Year 2 Students
Why do students need a Library Bag? Having a library bag helps students remember the books they take home so that they can return them the following week. It is also really important for keeping the books safe and protected from damage. The library bag helps them become more responsible for their things. This is an important executive skill as they get older.
Thank you to the kind parent who made us some extra Library bags for those students who do not have one.
Research tells us the value of reading aloud with our children. Your child's class teachers will have let you know when your child has Library lessons. Ask your child what they have borrowed and read it with them. They love telling us about who is reading to them at home. It has a big impact.
Please feel free to pop in to the Library before or after school if you have any questions. Students can also do their borrowing then if they forgot their books on the class borrowing day.
Scholastic Book Club
You might have noticed that the Scholastic Book Club flyer came out last week. Thank you to those parents who have found the Book Club flyer in the student’s bag and had a look at what is available. Issue 1 Catalogue
We are part of the Scholastic Book Club Program because it offers students and families a chance to buy a book for a small cost. We also get the benefit of the points allowing the Library to get more popular books for students to read.
There is a special promotion at the moment of $5.00 credit with orders over a certain amount. You can order easily via LOOP online. Please let us know if you have any problems. Scholastic Book Club Parents
Trish Baker and Jo Oliver
The Library Team