Resource Centre
In the Resource Centre, we love to share our passion for reading with everyone. During Term 3, we will be showcasing our love of literature by hosting Book Week, including our fabulous character parade, our annual Book Fair, an author visit and also finalising the Premier’s Reading Challenge! August will certainly be aglow with amazing opportunities to engage with literature!
Scholastic Book Fair
This year’s Book Fair will run alongside the Primary School Parent-Teacher Interviews. Families are warmly invited to visit the Book Fair before or after their scheduled interviews.
In the lead-up to the event, students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair with their class during the school day.
Dates for the Book Fair: Tuesday, 5 and Wednesday, 6 August 2024
Location: Dance Studio section of the Multi-Purpose Hall
Opening Hours during the school day: Recess and Lunchtime
Opening Hours during Parent-Teacher Interviews:
- Tuesday 6 August – 3:05 pm to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday 7 August – 3:05 pm to 7:00 pm
We are seeking registered volunteers to support this wonderful school fundraiser.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Primary Office at psreception@moamagrammar.nsw.edu.au to register.
NOTE: Due to the Book Fair, there will be no Book Club during Term 3.
Book Week 2025
Book Week 2025 – Let the Adventure Begin!
This year marks a milestone celebration – it’s the 80th birthday of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA). Since 1945, the CBCA has been inspiring generations of young readers by celebrating the incredible work of Australian authors and illustrators.
Each year, CBCA Book Week brings stories to life in schools and libraries across the country. It’s a week packed full of imagination, creativity, and fun, featuring:
- 📖 Author visits
- 🎨 Art and learning activities
- 🎭 Dress-up days and character parades
- 🎉 Book fairs and competitions And so much more!
“Book Week is a time when stories jump off the page and into our hearts – it’s a nationwide celebration of the magic of reading!”
🔗 Learn more at CBCA Book Week
Character Parade!
Date: Wednesday, 20th August
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Primary Tennis Court
This year’s theme is “Book an Adventure” – and we want YOU to bring that theme to life!
Whether you dream of ancient ruins, magical kingdoms or mysterious quests, this is your chance to dress up and dive into a story. Come as:
- Percy Jackson or Annabeth Chase
- A brave explorer from the Mapmaker Chronicles
- A pirate, wizard, time traveller or detective
- Or even invent your own adventurous character!
The only limit is your imagination. We can’t wait to see what bold, brave and bookish costumes you create!
Need Costume Inspiration? We've Got You Covered!
Check out these fabulous resources for costume ideas (for kids and adults!):
Kids’ Costumes
Podcast Fans: Want book recs and parenting tips? Tune in to Your Kid’s Next Read:
- Books About Sport – Episode 61
- Book Week Special – 2021 Episode
So grab your adventure boots, open a book and get ready to explore new worlds, meet unforgettable characters and celebrate 80 amazing years of Australian children’s literature. Let’s Book an Adventure Together – Happy Book Week 2025!
Premiers Reading Challenge
As Term 3 begins, we are starting to wind up the Premier's Reading Challenge. The final date for entering books online is 19th September 2025 (this has been updated).
The NSW Premier's Reading Challenge aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students and to enable them to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but a challenge to each student to read, to read more and to read more widely. The Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) is open to all NSW students in Kindergarten to Year 10.
Learn more: https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html.
Please keep reading books and entering them into your online reading.
You must read a certain number of books to complete the Challenge. Please refer to the Booklist page for more information: https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/home.html
Challenge level | Total number of books to be read | Minimum number of PRC books | Maximum number of Personal Choice books | Booklists included as PRC book choices |
| K-2 | 30 | 20 | 10 | K-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
| 3-4 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 3-4, 5-6, 7-9 |
| 5-6 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 5-6, 7-9 |
| 7-9 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 5-6, 7-9, 9plus |
| 3-9 | 20 | 10 | 10 | All booklists |
For all the rules, please visit https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/rules.html.
If your child is experiencing issues with their login, please notify Ms Meagan Height or email library@moamagrammar.nsw.edu.au, and she will generate new login details for your child.
Upcoming Events
| Dates | Event |
| 4th August | Book Fair Walk through K-6 |
| 5th-6th August | Book Fair Open for Sales (Recess, Lunch & after school alongside Parent-Teacher Interviews) |
| 16th-23rd August | August Book Week |
| 20th August | Character Parade |
| 19th September | Premier's Reading Challenge Close |
Important details
Opening Hours:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 8.30 am - 4.30 pm |
| Friday | 8.30 am - 4.00 pm |
Passwords
If you haven’t received your new password yet, please contact the Resource Centre at library@moamagrammar.nsw.edu.au. We’ll ensure your password is sent to you as soon as possible.
Borrowing and Returns
Students may borrow and return books before school, recess, lunchtime and after school. Primary School students also have the chance to borrow books during their fortnightly Library lessons.
Borrowing Permissions
If students are requesting to borrow books above their age level, we request parents to write a letter regarding their permission for their child to borrow and read a specific book which will be reviewed by library staff.
Renewals
Students are able to re-borrow books for an additional two weeks by speaking to staff at the Library Circulation Desk. If further borrowing is requested after this, students are required to bring their book/s with them to allow the staff to see the book. In addition, students can renew their book/s by emailing the Library.
Requests
If your child would like to borrow a specific book and the title is not included in our current catalogue, we will add this to our purchase wishlist.
Overdue notices
If you receive an overdue notice, there is a chance that the books may have been processed through our system after the email was sent. We encourage all parents to follow up on any issues by emailing the Resource Centre at library@moamagrammar.nsw.edu.au
Reading Permissions
Due to our shared space catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, our library collection is organised to help students easily find books with protagonists close to their own age. For example, in the Upper Primary section, most of the characters are between 11 and 13 years old. This approach ensures that themes and content remain age-appropriate, and also supports students in reading independently and with confidence.
When deciding where books are placed within the collection, we are guided by author and publisher recommendations.
If a student wishes to borrow a book above their recommended age level, we kindly ask that parents provide written permission either via a letter or email to library staff, confirming approval for their child to borrow and read that specific title.
If you have any other enquiries, issues or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us via phone by ringing the main office or via email address at library@moamagrammar.nsw.edu.au
Keep reading everyone!
Ms Height and Ms O’Neill
Resource Centre Team