Library News
Library News: Stage 3 – The Final Year of Reading
This week, we’re taking a look at what Stage 3 students achieved in their final year of borrowing from the school library. Despite a busy schedule full of camps, excursions, and events, these students made time for reading and exploring the library’s offerings. Let’s dive into the statistics and see which classes had the most impressive borrowing records—though of course, it’s not a competition!
Stage 3 Borrowing Statistics
| Class | Books Borrowed |
|---|---|
| Bottlebrush 1 | 411 |
| Bottlebrush 2 | 468 |
| Bottlebrush 3 | 449 |
| Waratah 1 | 471 |
| Waratah 2 | 483 |
| Waratah 3 | 829 |
| Lilly Pilly 1 | 691 |
| Lilly Pilly 2 | 457 |
| Lilly Pilly 3 | 400 |
| Eclipse 1 | 312 |
| Eclipse 2 | 390 |
| Solar 1 | 962 |
| Solar 2 | 524 |
| Stage Total | 6,847 |
Borrowing Highlights by Pod
- Bottlebrush Pod: Borrowed an impressive total of 1,328 books.
- Waratah Pod: With Waratah 3 leading the way with 829 books borrowed, the pod’s total reached 1,783 books.
- Lilly Pilly Pod: Showed great enthusiasm, borrowing a total of 1,548 books.
- Eclipse Pod: Contributed 702 books to the year’s total.
- Solar Pod: Solar 1 set a class record with a whopping 962 books, bringing their pod’s total to 1,486 books.
Stage 3’s Love for the Library
Stage 3 students particularly loved borrowing from the Young Adult section, with manga being a favorite among many. At the start of the year, they were thrilled to gain access to this section and eagerly suggested many of the new titles added throughout the year.
When the library bell rang, announcing “It’s borrowing time,” students enthusiastically explored new sections like the Choose Your Own Adventure collection or rediscovered classics when the Enid Blyton section was introduced.
A heartfelt thank-you to all Stage 3 students for their enthusiasm and engagement with the library this year. To the Year 6 students moving on, we wish you the very best—don’t forget to explore your new school libraries and continue your reading journeys!
The Students of Oak Pod
One of the highlights of Mr. Matthews’ week is when the Oak Pod comes to the library. These students are always excited to borrow books, assist with returning items to the shelves, and participate in library lessons. Their enthusiasm, along with the support of their teachers and aides, has made them an integral part of the library community.
Oak Pod Borrowing Statistics
| Class | Books Borrowed |
|---|---|
| Oak 1 | 185 |
| Oak 2 | 196 |
| Oak 3 | 126 |
| Pod Total | 507 |
For a single pod, this is an outstanding total! Congratulations to the Oak Pod—we look forward to seeing returning and new members in 2025 for another fantastic year of borrowing and library fun.
Thank You
On behalf of the library staff, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for your support and enthusiasm in making our school library a vibrant place.
To those celebrating Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas. To everyone in our wonderful school community, we wish you safe and happy holidays. We look forward to seeing you all in 2025 for another amazing year of reading and fun!