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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!
What is it?
Scholastic Book Club is exclusively school-based and offers teachers and parents an easy way to purchase the best children's books at low prices. There is a Book Club for every grade, from preschool through to junior high. In each issue of the Scholastic Book Club student catalogue, your child will find a terrific selection of new and noteworthy fiction, classics, award-winning titles, perennial favourites, reference and sports books and more.
The Book Club LOOP platform for parents allows you to pay by credit card. Your child’s order is submitted directly to the school safe and sound, and the books will be delivered to class. You can place your child’s order at scholastic.com.au/LOOP or use the LOOP app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
How does it work?
1. Twice each term, teachers distribute the Book Club catalogues to their students.
2. Students take the flyers home to select books, software or other items with their parents.
3. Students use LOOP or return order forms and payments to the school.
4. The order is placed with Scholastic Australia.
5. Within three weeks, the box of books arrives in your child's classroom.
When your child gets to choose their very own books, reading becomes a joy and an adventure. That excitement can carry over into a lifelong love of reading. Also, the earlier students become independent readers, the more likely they are to succeed in school.
SORA Updated - easy access guide
Sora, by OverDrive, is a free reading app that helps students discover and enjoy leisure and classroom reading. With Sora, students can access digital materials and can filter e-books and audiobooks for any interest and reading level. You can never have an overdue book either as they will automatically be returned if you do not extend the borrowing period!
Important Note: Content is filtered for age appropriateness. Reading levels and age appropriateness factors are determined by publishing companies.
SORA is available anywhere on smartphones, tablets and desktops. All students have been taught how to access SORA. Please see below for NEW instructions for downloading and accessing the app.
