Library 

LIBRARY NEWS  -Reading for learning.  

                               - Reading for living.  

                                - Reading for pleasure.

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

Abbey 2016

BOOK WEEK 2023

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"READ, GROW, INSPIRE

21 - 25 August 

Dress - up Parade - Friday 25th August: Students may come to school dressed up or change into their costume at school if it is difficult to wear on the bus.

                        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.

BOOK WEEK TREE

As you can see the tree is covered in beautiful leaves. Students have written the name of their favourite book on a leaf and our tree is GROWING before our eyes.

NEWS FLASH - Students may bring a beanie of any colour to school on Tuesday, 22 Aug, to celebrate the book week text "Frank's Red Hat". 

Students must also bring their school hat to be worn at play time.

TOWN LIBRARY / ART GALLERY / INNOVATION STUDIO VISITS

This week the much anticipated visits to the Town Library began.

These visits are part of the St Nicholas School BOOK WEEK celebrations highlighting the important role libraries, both school and community, play in building our reading depth and interest and servicing our needs as students and a school community.

This year a new component was introduced on the visit - the Innovation Studio.

This week Yr 3 and Yr 4 were the first classes to visit. Kindergarten's visit will be rescheduled. Next week Yr 2, Yr 6, Yr 1 and Yr 5 will visit so please check your Compass notification please.

More pics next week.

Yr 3 at the Tamworth Town Library

BOOK BUSTERS CLUB

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

Two sets of twins and a faithful friend sharing reading time.

WELCOME: SID THE SLOTH

                              "Where am I now... The adventures of Sid the sloth."

Last Friday Sid recommenced his travels around St Nicholas School and landed safely in 5H. Sid in Yr 5H. Thank you 5H.

In a few weeks time Sid will embark on a journey of a lifetime...more information to come.

Lunchtime Storytime resumes 

 Yr 6 Library Leaders have  resumed  the Lunchtime Storytime.

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

BOOK WEEK 2023

"READ, GROW, INSPIRE

21 - 25 August 

 Advanced Notice:  BOOK FAIR - TERM 4 

November 6th, 7th and 9th - St Nicholas School Library

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE - 2023

CONGRATULATIONS  =  420 students have now completed the Challenge. 

Here is the grade breakdown:

Yr 6 - 47

Yr 5 - 62

Yr 4 - 66

Yr 3 - 68

Yr 2 - 55

Yr 1 - 61

Kindergarten - 60

The Premier's Reading Challenge ENDS tomorrow Friday, 18th August.

Every student who has completed the Challenge will receive notification tomorrow. 

Official certificates usually arrive in November.

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.

CHESS CLUB

Chess is available each day for students to play.

The Chess Tournament will take place in Term 4, so plenty of time to get some practice in.

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 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.