Library News

This term in the Junior Library the students in the Prep to Year Two classes will be studying some well-known authors. The Preps will be looking at books by American author Tomie de Paola, the Year One students will be discussing a range of books by Australian author Mem Fox, and the Year Twos will be focussing on the books of Australian author Aaron Blabey. Of course, taking care of books is also a major focus of Library lessons.

Please encourage your children to return their library book each week. It is essential that all students in the junior classes have a library bag to protect their book. If your child is not taking a library book home, it is probably because they do not have a bag to keep it safe in. They are still borrowing a book but are keeping it safe in their classroom. Also, if your child still has a book outstanding from last year, they will be keeping the book they borrow each week at school until the outstanding book has either been returned or paid for. If you wish to discuss any of these matters with me please do not hesitate to contact me during school hours.

2026 PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

The Premier’s Reading Challenge has now opened for this year. It would be great if all students in the school would participate in this. The challenge is for all students in Prep, Year One and Year Two to read at least 30 books, while those in Years Three, Four, Five and Six read 15 books each. I will be logging the information for the junior classes (Prep to Two); students in Years Three to Six will be tallying their own lists, with the help of their classroom teachers if needed. Students’ usernames and passwords had been sent to classroom teachers last week. The Challenge closes in September 4th2026.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact one of us during school hours.

BOOK FAIR 

The Scholastic Book Fair will be visiting the school in WEEK 5. Each grade will be visiting the Book Fair, during school hours, to browse and select a book to buy. A “Wish List” will be taken home by students after their session. On the back of this are instructions as to how to order any books you may wish to purchase. Please keep an eye out for our WEEK 4 May newsletter, which will include details on the location and timing for our parent visitation event. We look forward to sharing this opportunity with you! This is an excellent opportunity to buy quality books at bargain prices! 

Thank-you for your continuing support in all things relating to our library!

Happy reading!

Harpreet Saini, Library Teacher