LIBRARY NEWS
Reading for learning. Reading for living. Reading for pleasure.
"The library is not just full of books, but also opportunities."
This quote has never been more true than at the present time.
Students come in for a chat with their friends, or myself or some time off the busy playground to enjoy the activities pictured below or to just sit.
The school library is often referred to as the "Third Space" in a school.
1st Space = classroom
2nd Space = playground
3rd = Library
Another space to be.
A space for all, and for all, a space.
Check online for more information on the importance of libraries on student well-being.
NEW BOOKS NEW BOOKS NEW BOOKS
We have started the term with a huge assortment of new books on varied topics and genres. Remind your child of their library day and library bag so they can enjoy these.
Everybody loves a new book.
BOOK FAIR
Book Fair is scheduled for Term 4, Week 7 (16 - 18 November) let's hope. This will be a great opportunity for some Christmas shopping and 2022 birthday gifts. I have not given up on a possible dress-up day so stay tuned.
STILL MISSING - IPAD
This new iPad is still absent. This item is integral to the function of the library and quite an expensive piece of technology. Please ask your child about this.
WORLDBOOK ONLINE
St Nicholas School Library subscribes to this wonderful free resource.
This resource is available for use at home FREE of charge.
Home access details will be available on Compass soon.
SORA
Download the free App to access this online reading resource provided for us by the Catholic Schools Office through our Oliver Library Program. The App will ask you for your school - simply keep typing in ACEN which is the group we are connected to and you will eventually get in and be able to access thousands of books for yourself and your children.
LIBRARY DAY
Just a reminder of the day your child visits the library. All students, K - 6 must have a library bag. This is listed as a requirement on the student Equipment List each year.
MONDAY: Yr 6,
TUESDAY: Yr 2, Yr 3,
WEDNESDAY: Yr 1, Yr 5,
THURSDAY: Kindergarten, Yr 4
LIBRARY BAGS
Teach Resilience and Responsibility
Remind your child what day their library visit occurs then give them the responsibility of bringing the library bag to school on that day. If they miss that day explain to them, as I do, that they may bring it the following day.
We will always find time for a student to borrow.
Thank you for assisting your child in presenting with a library bag to begin the year.
Students in Year 5 and 6 may purchase a bag from the library for $1.
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