Tirkandi News
Term 1 Week 6
Scholastic Book Club Issue 2
We are excited to announce that the latest Scholastic Book Club catalogue is now available! Here's how you can participate:
- Browse the book selection: Spare booklets are available in the library, or you can view the catalogue below.
- Place your order: All orders help our school earn Scholastic Rewards, which we can use for new educational resources.
- Deadline for orders: Friday 28th March, Week 9.
Premier's Reading Challenge
The Premier’s Reading Challenge has officially kicked off for 2025, and we encourage all students to take part. It’s a great way to challenge yourself to read more and be rewarded for your effort.
Completed forms can be handed in to your teacher or the library. Start reading today and take on the challenge!
Borrowing
Just a quick reminder of how borrowing works in the library:
Reception - Can borrow 4 books
Years 1, 2, 3, 4 - Can borrow 8 books
Years 5 and 6 - Can borrow 10 books
Parents/Caregivers - Can borrow 10 books
Please remember to bring your library bag (Reception and Year 1/2), and return any overdue books to start borrowing again. Books can be kept for up to 2 weeks. If you’ve forgotten to return a book, don’t worry – just drop it in the returns box when you get the chance!
Returns
Students can return books by placing them in their classroom library box or directly into the green returns box in Tirkandi. Please note that only staff members are allowed to return books and use the returns computer. If a book is returned damaged, please place it in the Book Doctor box for repairs.
Computer Borrowing
Library computer borrowing is available only for students in Years 3 to 6. The borrowing period runs from 8:40am to 8:50am. Computers can be borrowed by those who have either damaged their own computers or forgotten to bring them to school.
When you borrow a computer, we will record your name, class, and the computer's barcode. Each student must borrow a computer under their own name.
Please remember that all borrowed computers must be returned to the library by the end of the day. If a student forgets to return their computer three times, they will be unable to borrow for three days. Should this happen again, the borrowing restriction period will be extended.
Please note that these computers are secondhand, so they may be slower or have keys that are a bit tricky to use. If you notice any other damages, please inform your teachers, IT staff, or me directly.
Overdue, Lost or Damaged Books
The school library policy regarding overdue, lost, or damaged books is as follows:
If a library book is overdue or lost for 2 weeks or more, or if it is returned damaged, a fee of $15 will be charged. However, if the book is found or returned, you will be reimbursed the full amount.
Please note that students will not be able to borrow any additional books until the overdue book is returned or the payment is made. The fees collected are used to replace the lost or damaged book. Thank you for your understanding!
Library Open Times for Families:
Our library is open at the following times for families to come in, borrow books, or just enjoy some quiet reading time:
- Monday, Wednesday: Before school
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Before and after school
Library Update
I will be on leave until Monday 31st March, Week 10. The library will continue to operate as usual, but please note that some responses or requests may be delayed. For any urgent matters, please email me, and I will get back to you upon my return.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Tegan Dart
Library Manager
tegan.dart688@schools.sa.edu.au