LIBRARY

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

Abbey 2016 

IT'S HERE   IT'S HERE  and ... IT'S   FINISHED but the joy of BOOK WEEK continues.

When 1 magic show is NEVER enough.

The last of our official BOOK WEEK activities took place on Friday afternoon with one more magic show.

Friday's show was a surprise performance by the "Great Ringini" aka John Ringland, a former parent of our school. John was excited at the prospect of doing what he loves best for a school he holds in fond memory. Katie, Archie and Harry, John and wife Kirilee's children, all attended St Nicholas school.

The students were very ecstatic when Mr Henn, Miss Maxwell, Mrs Iles and Mrs Henry offered themselves, actually the students offered them up,  as magician assistants. I think John thought we were trying to trick him when two Amys walked up.

A great afternoon was had by all. Thank you John, students and teachers.

BOOK FAIR

Book Fair items are on their way and should arrive any day now.

Thank you for your patience.

BOOK WEEK ACTIVITIES - MAGIC SHOW

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE _ Finished

CONGRATULATIONSto all students who have completed the Challenge.

Congratulations for your commitment to your reading over the year.

Final numbers next week and I'm sure we will exceed the 400 mark.

Certificates arrive in Term 4.

Treat day in Term 4.

MISSING from th LIBRARY

Our little friend Shrek has gone missing from the library. If you have seen him at home please return him straight to the office or ask your child to bring him to the library. 

The owner would like him back for the holidays please. See the poster.

Shrek is about 22cm tall and a softish figure. Any information regarding his whereabouts gladly received,

MISSING

                                                                       From the LIBRARY

                                                                    RETURN NOW PLEASE

Reward offered

LIBRARY BAGS>>> NEW BOOKS

New books are arriving all the time. Please ensure your child has a library bag so they can enjoy these reads at their leisure at home.

WEEKLY LIBRARY TIMETABLE

MONDAY - Kindergarten, Yr 4

TUESDAY - Yr 2, Yr 5

WEDNESDAY - Yr 3

THURSDAY - Yr 1, Yr 6 

BOOK BUSTERS CLUB

Book Busters 

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

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. 

TECHNOLOGY IN THE LIBRARY

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.

LIBRARY BAGS

Please note a LIBRARY BAG is the first item on your child's equipment list for this year.

Thank you for ensuring your child has a library bag. I have some spares and will issue these to students next week who have not yet presented with 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.