Library 

LIBRARY NEWS  -Reading for learning.  

                               - Reading for living.  

                                - Reading for pleasure.

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

Abbey 2016

BOOK WEEK 2023

Has come and gone but the vibe remains:

READ     GROW     INSPIRE

When we READ we GROW in many ways. Reading helps us to grow by increasing our knowledge, teaching us new skills, and helping us to understand our emotions and feelings and those of others. When we read we are INSPIRED to believe in what can be, who we can be and our imagination soars to places we never thought it could.

Thankyou students, teachers and parents for your support.

BOOK BUSTERS CLUB

Book Busters may be taking a short break depending on teacher availablilty

BOOK BUSTERS CLUB is an optional early morning reading club for students who wish to come into the warm library before school to read.

Goodbye SID, Hello SERENA

                              "Where am I now... The adventures of Serena (Sid's sister) the sloth."

Last Friday SERENA commenced her travels around St Nicholas School and landed safely in 1G. Thankyou to Miss Maher for taking on the role as Serena's carer for the next few weeks  and to the Yr 6 Library Leaders who do a great job all round.

Checkout the fun and learning happening in 1G.

Lunchtime Storytime resumes 

 Yr 6 Library Leaders have  resumed  the Lunchtime Storytime.

Thankyou Library Leaders for your commitment and enthusiasm and to the K,1,2 students and teachers for your support.

 Advanced Notice:  BOOK FAIR - TERM 4 

Compass notifications next term.

Annual St Nicholas School Book Fair:

Come and do your Christmas shopping.

Where: St Nicholas School Library

When: 6th, 7th and 9th November

Time: 10.45am -3pm each day

Eftpos available. (No cheques)

Students will bring home a wishlist for your perusal.

Purchase Options: students may bring cash to school, collect your child from the classroom / playground and shop with them, or shop by yourself.

Thankyou for your support - looking forward to seeing you at the Fair

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE - 2023

The Premier's Reading Challenge is complete.

Every student who has completed the Challenge has received notification. 

Official certificates usually arrive in November.

In the library we are safe online and respectful of each other and the technology.

Please follow the steps:

1. Write your name, class and CB / ipad number neatly in the book.
2. Sit where Mrs McGuirk, or a library leader can walk behind you.
3. Always log in on your chromebook using your school login.

If you would like to access another site, please ask Mrs McGuirk first.

CHESS CLUB

Chess is available each day for students to play.

The Chess Tournament will take place in Term 4, so plenty of time to get some practice in.

CHOICE = Motivation 

"The strongest positive impact on reading engagement and learning gains come from student self-selection of reading materials. When reading materials are selected for students the links to engagement and learning gain decline significantly." 

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

 CHOICE

in what they can read and borrow. 

CLASS LIBRARY TIMETABLE - 2023

MONDAY:   Yr 3

TUESDAY:    Kindergarten and Yr 4

WEDNESDAY:   Yr 2 and Yr 5

THURSDAY:    Yr 1 and Yr 6

FRIDAY:    Library Open 1st Break to all students

BOOK BUZZ:    Reading Lovers Group  - Friday at 2nd Break , Yr 2 and Primary Students.

LIBRARY BAGS -  ALL students require 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

WORLD BOOK ONLINE - 

Ask your child about the bookmark which provides home access for World eBooks and Worldbook 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.

UPDATED - 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.