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Library Bags
Each child needs a library bag for their library lesson with their name marked on their bag. It’s important that all students (K-6) have a library bag as they protect books in their school bag from being damaged and any accidental spills. We love to see homemade bags, store bought bags, or even plastic bags; anything that protects books is great!
This year, St Philomena's will be celebrating the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week from Monday 24th August - Friday 28th August (Term 3, Week 6).
The Book Week Parade will be held in the school hall at 9.15am Friday 29th August.
Students are encouraged to dress up as a book character or use this year's theme of ‘Symphony of Stories’. There are many websites with great ideas. Each grade will parade their costumes while the judges try very hard to choose a winner!
Remember, judges will be using the following criteria:
- Is the costume accompanied with the book (or a photocopy of the book cover)?
- Is the costume from a book?
- Creativity – Was the costume made creatively, colourfully, and does it show personality?
- Originality – Does the costume stand out from the rest?
- Effort – Did the costume take time and effort?
- Authenticity – How accurate and thorough is the costume?
Here are some websites to check out for easy-ish costumes!
What: Our Scholastic Book Fair brings books kids want to read right into our school.
When: Tuesday 25/8, Wednesday 26/8 & Thursday 27/8 8.30-8.50, 11-11.30, 3.15-3.45
Why: Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination.
How: Each year we are sent between 25-35 boxes of books for every kind of reader. They range in price from $4 - $25. Prior to the Book Fair officially opening students will have the opportunity to preview all the books for sale. They will receive a ‘Wish List’ form on which they can write any books they ‘wish’ they could purchase. If you would like to purchase your child’s suggestions you can either follow the instructions on the Wish List form to pay online, or visit the Book Fair. EFTPOS facilities will be available.
Click on the SORA image above to take you to instructions for the app and how to use it. Our school is part of the ACEN (Australian Catholic Education Network). It WILL NOT be under the St Philomena's name. To find books relevant to NAIDOC Week;
- press Explore at the bottom of the page then
-Collections in the top left then
-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Titles.
There should be hundreds of titles. If not, please let me know as a box will need to be unselected.