LIBRARY

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

Abbey 2016 

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

Congratulations to the following students ....

The youngest recipients are our Kindergarten students who had the privilege of receiving their certificate from Mr Clery and student Principals for a Day, Miss Lucinda Crockett and Miss Madeline Johnson.

Absent Students: Participation Certificates - Ruby Heywood, Harjas Kaur, Kaitlyn Miller, Caleb Bacuilo, Lydia Carmichael, Aarman Sandhu, Lucy Shaw, Chimasoka Ezeani, 

Reid Deacon, Dakota Green, Riley Whitney, Lillie Steinbeck, Sophia Shanahan, 

Clare Salkeld, Eli Moore, Lara MacDonald, Archie Pattison, Aron Shrestha, 

Olly Steinbeck, Lacie Collett, Angus Linton, Phoebe Martin, Marlee Crossland, Winter and Sahara Ioasa, Sophia Elkourie, Amelia Wilson and Marni Macdonald.

More photos next week.

Yr 6 Shadow Judging Group

On Wednesday the shadow judging group had the opportunity to meet with Alex, a real-life judge with the Children's Book Council of Australia.  Alex is an English teacher from Gunnedah and a judge for the Eve Pownall awards (nonfiction section of the book week awards). 

Alex congratulated the students on their commitment to reading and for their input towards children's literature. 

Alex explained his role as judge, encouraged the girls to continue to be critical of what they read and seek out other awards that recognise student involvement in the judging process while outlining the importance of a student's voice.

I was extremely proud of the students' informed responses during the discussion drawing on the knowledge and understanding gained through the sessions we had with Amy.

The students all agreed a highlight was bringing along their library card and having the opportunity to borrow.

Thank you to Amy from the Town Library for organising the visit.

Absent: Aggie Daley

STATE LIBRARY OF NSW

This week Yr 4 students enjoyed browsing the State Library website.

Also of particular interest is the Learning  - Primary Schools tab found in the drop down MENU. The library hosts a club known as ATLAS.

ATLAS is a community of young people who treasure discovery, curiosity and creativity. Programs involve art, reading and writing. Check it out for your child next year. Activities are after school, online and free.

LIBRARY CONFERENCE - MANTLE

Something to think about

                                                                     LIBRARY BAGS>>> NEW BOOKS

New books are arriving all the time. Please ensure your child has a library bag so they can enjoy these reads at their leisure at home in the holidays.

WEEKLY LIBRARY TIMETABLE

MONDAY - Kindergarten, Yr 4

TUESDAY - Yr 2, Yr 5

WEDNESDAY - Yr 3

THURSDAY - Yr 1, Yr 6 

BOOK BUSTERS CLUB

Book Busters 

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

CHOICE = Motivation 

"The strongest positive impact on reading engagement and learning gains comes 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. 

TECHNOLOGY IN THE LIBRARY

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.

LIBRARY BAGS

Please note a LIBRARY BAG is the first item on your child's equipment list for this year.

Thank you for ensuring your child has a library bag. I have some spares and will issue these to students next week who have not yet presented with 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.