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

Abbey 2016

WELCOME BACK

Thankyou for the wonderful welcome back from students, parents and teachers.

Thankyou to all the staff especially Mr Dimech, Mrs Tighe and Mrs Scott who kept the library functioning in my absence.

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN READING

It's been terrific to hear stories of what students have been reading while I was away and even a little bit of gossip from the school playground. If you want to be in the know come to the library , it's where you will hear it all, ha ha ha.

BOOK FAIR 2023, NEXT WEEK, BOOK FAIR 2023

This week the students are having their "Book Fair Browse". They will bring home a wish list for your perusal which also provides you with details for online payment options.

*** Please note the start of the Book Fair each day: 10.45 am

Come and do your Christmas shopping.

Where: St Nicholas School Library

When: 7th, 9th and 10th November 2023

Time: 10.45am - 3.00pm each day

Eftpos available. (No cheques can be accepted.)

Purchase Options: students may bring cash to school, collect your child from the classroom / playground and shop with them, or shop by yourself.

Thank you for your support - looking forward to seeing you at the Fair.

READ GROW INSPIRE

When we READ we GROW in many ways. Reading helps us to grow by increasing our knowledge, teaching us new skills, and helping us to understand our emotions and feelings and those of others. When we read we are INSPIRED to believe in what can be, who we can be and our imagination soars to places we never thought it could.

Thank you students, teachers and parents for your support.

THE EPIC ADVENTURES OF SID

Where is Sid

Hi everyone, we are all back safely in Australia, Tamworth and home to the library.

What an adventure. It's great to be back.

After our travels Mrs McGuirk and I have come to the conclusion that we definitely live in an amazing and beautiful country.

TAMWORTH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY 2019-2023

BOOK BUSTERS CLUB

Book Busters will resume on Monday

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

BOOK CLUB

Book Club is now closed.

A huge thankyou to Mrs Tighe and Mrs Gibson for keeping the book club going in my absence.

Orders should begin arriving next week.

LUNCHTIME STORYTIME

Yr 6 Library Leaders have resumed the Lunchtime Storytime.

Thank you Library Leaders for your commitment and enthusiasm and to the K,1,2 students and teachers for your support.

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE - 2023

The Premier's Reading Challenge is complete. Every student who has completed the Challenge has received notification. Official certificates usually arrive in November.

TECHNOLOGY IN THE LIBRARY

In the library we are safe online and respectful of each other and the technology.

Please follow the steps:

Write your name, class and CB / iPad number neatly in the book.
Sit where Mrs McGuirk, or a Library Leader can walk behind you.
Always log in on your chromebook using your school login.

MONDAY - THURSDAY

Cool maths games, coding - scratch, worldbookonline,

Google classroom - class work

SORA, World Book ebooks.

FRIDAY

Tech Free Friday

Library OPEN

If you would like to access another site, please ask Mrs McGuirk first.

CHESS CLUB

Chess is available each day for students to play.

The Chess Tournament for primary students will take place in this term.

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.

CLASS LIBRARY TIMETABLE - 2023

MONDAY: Yr 3

TUESDAY: Kindergarten and Yr 4

WEDNESDAY: Yr 2 and Yr 5

THURSDAY: Yr 1 and Yr 6

FRIDAY: Library Open 1st Break to all students

BOOK BUZZ: Reading Lovers Group - Friday at 2nd Break , Yr 2 and Primary Students.

LIBRARY BAGS

All students require 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 - “setup” code is cenetau

then sign in.

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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FRIAR'S TUCKSHOP

Remember that a brain works better with breakfast!!

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