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

Abbey 2016

GRAPHIC NOVELS

These texts were once referred to as "comics" and are now commonly known as graphic novels.

1. Graphic novels are full of text. Sure, they have drawings, illustrations, and sometimes photos, but they also have text that readers must actually decode, analyse, and comprehend.

With graphic novels, kids still must follow plots and character development. They must understand cause and effect, and they must learn about perspective. All of these things will improve their reading comprehension.

2. Graphic novels are engaging. Often, especially for reluctant readers, graphic novels add the extra support kids need to help them through a text. The combination of text and pictures can be particularly captivating, providing context for stories that kids might not completely understand otherwise.

3. Graphic novels are high-quality reading material. Just like traditional novels, graphic novels have exciting and complex plots, characters, and conflicts. The plots have twists and turns. Characters are developed and dynamic. Conflicts are presented, unwound, and resolved like they are in other texts. The only difference is that graphic novels have more images to support the development. (Scholastic Parents)

THE DREADED "O" WORD - OVERDUES

Thank you for supporting your child in this onerous task.

At the end of term, only students with no overdue books will be permitted to borrow for the holidays.

CHESS CLUB

The long awaited Chess Tournament begins tomorrow.

The draw will be written on the whiteboard each day..

Students will be notified of their games.

NEW BOOKS NEW BOOKS NEW BOOKS

New books are arriving all the time in the library so please continue to remind your child to pack their library bag.

Most recently are the sports fictions written by Ash Barty and Sam Kerr. However, our most recent acquisitions have been through an unexpected connection - READ ON...

Mr McGuirk was able to secure 2 books inspired by the talent and passion of Australian Test cricketing great Nathan Lyon. The books are the story of an ordinary kid with an extraordinary gift. We thank Nathan for providing and personally autographing these books for our students to enjoy. Thanks also to Mr McGuirk who even sat down and read one of the books last night instead of watching the cricket on tv.

Our up and coming cricket stars, Ben, Aggie, Hugo and Maddie showing how it's done with the help of "Nice Garry". Thanks team

THE WEEKS ARE FLYING BY

As the weeks fly by towards the end of term and the end of the school year, our minds turn to the obvious question: What to buy the children?

Here is a little poster just to bring it all into perspective.

TOWN LIBRARY VISITS

On Monday Yr 4 were the last group for 2022 to visit the Town Library and Art Gallery. The students enjoyed the tour of the library, being introduced to various books and areas - even a section written in dyslexic font - catering for every reader. Students also made the trek upstairs to the Art gallery extending their tour.

LAST BOOKCLUB - 2022 - PARENTS ONLY

There will be one more Book Club this year, Issue 8. This issue order closes 2nd December.

Parents this will only be for you to order through the online LOOP portal. So if you are still needing a few last minute pressies please go online for a look.

Orders will come to school.

If the order includes GIFTS please mark this clearly on the order form or send me an email.

https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

eREADING - SORA and WORLDBOOKonline

Details at the end of this page.

Parents please note there are also access details on the HOME LEARNING GRIDS to these wonderful resources for some extra reading content for your child and yourself.

CLASS LIBRARY TIMETABLE

Here is the library timetable for your child's weekly library lesson.

Note: Students are not restricted to their class lesson to borrow / return.

The St Nicholas School Library is OPEN 5 days a week.

Please ensure your child is prepared by reminding them to place their books and library bags in their school bag the night before.

MONDAY: Yr 3
TUESDAY: Yr 2 and Yr 4
WEDNESDAY: Kindergarten and Yr 5
THURSDAY: Yr 1 and Yr 6

LIBRARY BAGS - ALL students require a bag.

All students, K - 6 must have a library bag. This is listed as a requirement on the student equipment list each year.

LOTS and LOTS of NEW BOOKS to be borrowed with a LIBRARY 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.

Sora - get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.

Step 1: Install Sora app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or soraapp.com.

Step 2: When in Sora, click on I have a setup code, then sign in.

Note: Need sign-in information (eg ID, username, or password), ask a teacher.

The “setup” code is cenetau

Sign into your School – Select your school - ACEN

Step 3: Browse the tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.

Step 4: Close the book and go to see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:

Select Open book or Open audiobook to read or listen to the book.
Select Options to renew or return the book, see your notes and highlights, and more.

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SCHOOL CALENDAR

Dates for the Diary

NOVEMBER 2022

DECEMBER 2022