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 BUSTERS CLUB

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

Students are given a task card with a selection of genres. On the students' class morning they collect their card, choose a genre and read from this text for a period of time until the morning bell rings. The student then comes to the desk and I will ask some questions about the text. The genre box will then be stamped. Once all the boxes are stamped the task sheet will be laminated and officially presented to the student at school assembly and a feature will also appear in the newsletter.

A GREAT BOOK WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU WARM

Lots of new books so please remind your child to bring in their library bag.

WELCOME: SID THE SLOTH

                              "Where am I now... The adventures of Sid the sloth."

Last Friday Sid recommenced his travels around St Nicholas School and landed safely in 3I. Here are some images that prove Sid is really getting out about and up close and friendly with everyone.

In a few weeks time Sid will embark on a journey of a lifetime...more information to come.

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.

BOOK WEEK 2023

"READ, GROW, INSPIRE

21 - 25 August (Term 3)

 Advanced Notice:  BOOK FAIR - TERM 4 

November 6th, 7th and 9th - St Nicholas School Library

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE - 2023

CONGRATULATIONS  =  390 students have completed the Challenge. 

Here is the grade breakdown:

Yr 6 - 36

Yr 5 - 51

Yr 4 - 64

Yr 3 - 63

Yr 2 - 55

Yr 1 - 60

Kindergarten - 6

Challenge closes 18th AUGUST.

If you have any queries regarding the PRC please check out the website or send me through an email.

https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

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.