LIBRARY 

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

Abbey 2016

BOOK FAIR

Thankyou to the following wonderful people for making the book fair a huge success: parent helpers, Yr 6 Library Leaders, St Nicholas students and parents.

The book fair was very well patronised and it's a real thrill to see that reading is really thriving in our St Nicholas community.  Students have been eagerly reading their purchases and sharing stories of these with me.

As a result of the amount sold the school has received a commission of $2100 which will be spent on renewing worldbookonline, the ebook subscription and a series of books "True or False" which are hugely popular with many students.

Reorders should begin arriving any day now, thank you for your patience.

DONATED BOOKS

Thankyou to the families who donated books to our St Nicholas School Library for the enjoyment of all.

These books will be issued to the students on Friday for a "first borrow", then, when they are returned they will live on the NEW BOOKS spinner for all to enjoy.

BOOK FAIR - LIBRARY PURCHASES

A selection of books were also purchased with funds from Scholastic. They will be available for the students to borrow next week.

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.

                                                                    Kate DiCamillo

BOOK BUSTERS CLUB

Book Busters will resume on Monday

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

TAMWORTH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY 2019-2023

LUNCHTIME STORYTIME

 Yr 6 Library Leaders Lunchtime Storytime is back.

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

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE - 2023

The Premier's Reading Challenge is complete.  Every student who has completed the Challenge has received notification.  Official certificates usually arrive in November.

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.

CHESS CLUB

The Chess Tournament for primary students is almost complete.

The finals to be played on Friday are as follows: Xavier Graf Vs Noah Walmsley and 

Declan Wilson Vs Charlie Nguyen. 

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 library 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.