LIBRARY NEWS

Week 10, Term 2

Welcome to the final newsletter for Term 2. It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the year. It's been a fantastic term in the library, filled with engaging activities and celebrating important national events.

This term, students across all year levels explored a wonderful selection of books commemorating and celebrating Anzac Day, Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week, Mother's Day, and Refugee Week. These stories offered valuable insights and fostered important discussions within our school community.

We were also excited to participate in the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) again this year, joining over 2.2 million children across Australia and beyond! On Wednesday, May 21st, classes enjoyed "The Truck Cat" by Deborah Frenkel, beautifully illustrated by Danny Snell. Additionally, students from Kindergarten to Year 10 had the opportunity to share some of their favourite books when they read with buddies during Catholic Schools Week. It's been a busy term!

Thank You to Mrs. Monica Durmisevic

A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Monica Durmisevic, who has done an incredible job filling in for me during my leave. It was wonderful knowing the library was in such capable hands. Mrs. Durmisevic has enjoyed her time with the classes in the library, and I'm very grateful for her dedication and commitment.

Claim the Date - The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!

Get ready, bookworms! Our annual Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner, arriving in Week 2 of Term 3. Once again, the library will transform into our very own bookstore, offering a fantastic selection of books, stationery, and more. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to purchase great reads and support our library at the same time.

Students will have the opportunity to browse the selection in Week 1, with purchases starting from Monday, July 28th. We'll have EFTPOS available for easy payments, and the Book Fair will be open before school, during snack break, and after school until 4 pm.

Book an Adventure. Term 3 is Book Week Time!

Hold onto your bookmarks, because Term 3 is undoubtedly the most exciting time in the library calendar! It's all about celebrating the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) 2025 Books of the Year and our highly anticipated Book Week, which takes place in Week 5. This is a special term that recognises and celebrates Australia's best authors and illustrators for their incredible contributions to children's literature.

Students across all year levels will have the fantastic opportunity to dive into the wonderful books from the six CBCA categories. Get ready to explore new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and discover the magic within these pages!

Here's a look at the categories and some of the fantastic books that made the 2025 Shortlist:

1. Book of the Year: Older Readers (Ages 13-18 years)

A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson
Birdy by Sharon Kernot
Comes the Night by Isobelle Carmody
I'm Not Really Here by Gary Lonesborough
Into the Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough
The Skin I'm In by Steph Tisdell

2. Book of the Year: Younger Readers (Ages 7-12 years)

Aggie Flea Steals the Show! by Tania Ingram
Fluff: Mess Up! by Matt Stanton
Laughter is the Best Ending by Maryam Master
Saskia Spark-Lee: Fundraiser Fail by Rebecka Sharpe Shelberg
Tigg and the Bandicoot Bushranger by Jackie French
To and Fro by Anton Clifford-Motopi

3. Book of the Year: Early Childhood (Ages 0-6 years)

Don't Worry, Felix! by Yohann Devezy & Katharine Alice
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Tooth Fairy (And Some Things You Didn't) by Briony Stewart
How to Move a Zoo by Kate Simpson
One Little Dung Beetle by Rhiân Williams
Spiro by Anna McGregor
The Wobbly Bike by Darren McCallum

4. Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0-18 years)

A Leaf Called Greaf by Kelly Canby
Afloat by Kirli Saunders
The Garden of Broken Things by Freya Blackwood
The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel
These Long-Loved Things by Josh Pyke
We Live in a Bus by Dave Petzold

5. Eve Pownall Award for Information Books (Ages 0-18 years)

Always Was, Always Will Be by Aunty Fay Muir & Sue Lawson
Design & Building on Country by Alison Page & Paul Memmott
Flora: Australia's Most Curious Plants by Tania McCartney
I am a Magpie, I am a Currawong by Bridget Farmer
Making the Shrine: Stories From Victoria's War Memorial by Laura J Carroll
South With the Seabirds by Jess McGeachin

6. CBCA Award for New Illustrator (Ages 0-18 years)

A Teaspoon of Light illustrated by Nisaluk Chantanakom
Digger Digs Down illustrated by Huni Melissa Bolliger
Grow Big, Little Seed illustrated by Sarah Capon
Peek-a-Boo Lottie! illustrated by Kristen Willis
Raymaŋgirrbuy dhäwu, When I was a little girl illustrated by Kylie Gatjawarrawuy Mununggurr
The Land Recalls You illustrated by David Cragg & Noni Cragg

I look forward to sharing some of the fun and upcoming events we have planned for Book Week with you all. And here's a little heads-up: it's not a Dress Up Parade year for Book Week, so families have a whole 12 more months to prepare those epic costumes for next time!

Premier's Reading Challenge Update

A huge congratulations to Violet and Kate McBean for once again completing the Premier's Reading Challenge. That's an incredible achievement! Don't forget, it's not too late to join the challenge yourself – the Premier's Reading Challenge doesn't close until Friday, September 19th, 2025. There's still plenty of time to get reading.

Reading Doesn't Have to Stop for the Holidays

Just because school's out for the holidays doesn't mean the reading has to stop. Students and families can continue to enjoy a vast collection of books over the break using SORA and Storybox Hub.

Here's how to log in and keep reading:

SORA: You can access SORA by downloading the SORA app or visiting the website online. Use your school login details (student ID and password). Please note that you are not looking for Holy Trinity School - you need to search for the ACEN (Australian Catholic Education Network). Instructions can be found here.

Storybox Hub can be accessed here, and use the following login information. Username: htsinverell, Password: Inverell2360

It's been another great term in the library, and I've loved seeing all the enthusiasm for reading and learning. I look forward to seeing everyone again in Term 3, and I hope you have a relaxing and safe holiday break.

Happy reading,

Mrs Toni Fraser