Library 

Book Fair 2025 - closes tomorrow!

The Library has been transformed into a treasure trove of stories, adventures, and amazing new books waiting to be discovered.

Last chance tomorrow to find your next great read, for some extra bookish fun and browsing time! Don’t miss out it’s the perfect chance to grab a new adventure, a laugh, or a mystery to take home and enjoy. 

If you would like to be a Karoo Library Legend, you are able to donate a book to the school and have your families name placed inside so everyone can see your generous donation. 

Every purchase earns Scholastic points for our school, helping us add even more fantastic titles to the library. This year, we’re especially excited to refresh and expand our Non-Fiction section so your support makes a real difference!

Premiers' Reading Challenge

You all did an amazing job, reading more than ever!  The final total was 11,795 books.

Congratulations to you all and well done.

The top three readers of the school were:

• 1ST – Virat J (3M) Reading 511 books!
• 2ND – William L (3/4C)
• 3RD – Deeshan C (5D)

Outstanding effort!

And the class award, reading 4,184 books was 3/4C!  Congratulations! 

Book Covers

Thank you for all those who entered their amazing book covers for Book Week. 

The winners were – 

• FOUNDATION – ARIYAN A (FT)
• YEAR 1 – YUSUG Q (1D)
• YEAR 2 – SOPHIA N (2B)
• YEAR 4 – SUMMER Z (3B)
• YEAR 5 – AVA B (5F)
• YEAR 6 – KIMIYA A (6D)

Your designs are now on display in the library. 

Author Visit

hat an amazing day we had on 31st October when author Adam Wallace visited Karoo! Adam was engaging, hilarious, and full of energy, he had everyone laughing, drawing, and completely captivated from start to finish.

The students especially loved his fantastic live drawings and all the creative tips he shared about writing and illustrating stories. His enthusiasm for books and storytelling was truly infectious!  We were also lucky to get a sneak peek at his brand-new book, Hatman and it was an absolute hit! If you’d like to be the first to read it, come down to the library and put your name on the borrowing list.

A big thank you to Adam for inspiring our students to create, laugh, and love reading even more!

End of Year 

As we head towards the end of the school year, it’s time to start thinking about tidying up our library shelves!  

Please note: 

• Week 7
  • Will be the last week for borrowing. Any books still on reserve at the end of the week will be placed back on the shelves.
• Week 9
  • All books should be returned to the library. Notices will be sent home to remind. Together I know we can do it!
• Week 10
  • Library closed for stocktake, but will still allow returns.   Overdue and payment requests for lost books will be sent home.
• Week 11
  • Library closed for stocktake.
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If you think you might have an overdue or missing book, now is the perfect time to have a look at home, in school bags, or under the bed, they have a sneaky way of hiding!

Every book returned helps us get the library ready for next year and ensures everyone can continue to enjoy our wonderful collection.

Thank you for your help in keeping our library complete and ready for 2026! 

Janna Wright

Library Coordinator