Library News

Library Bags

Each child needs a library bag for their library lesson with their name marked on their bag. It’s important that all students (K-6) have a library bag as they protect books in their school bag from being damaged and any accidental spills.  We love to see homemade bags, bought bags, or even plastic bags; anything that protects books is great! 

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. https://doi.org/10.1177/2372732219893385

When students visit the library a huge emphasis is placed on the 

premise that they have

 CHOICE

in what they can read and borrow. 

Chess Club

We have begun our Chess Club (friendly!) competition for this year!  Students from Years 4-6 were given the opportunity to participate.  The Year 7-10 competition is to come!  The competition is set out in a round robin style.  The excitement was palpable on Wednesday when students took part in Round 1!  All students displayed amazing concentration and sportsmanship and are eagerly looking forward to Round 2!

SORA Updated - easy access guide

Sora, by OverDrive, is a free reading app that helps students discover and enjoy leisure and classroom reading.  With Sora, students can access digital materials and can filter e-books and audiobooks for any interest and reading level.  You can never have an overdue book either as they will automatically be returned if you do not extend the borrowing period!

Important Note: Content is filtered for age appropriateness. Reading levels and age appropriateness factors are determined by publishing companies.  

SORA is available anywhere on smartphones, tablets and desktops.  All students have been taught how to access SORA.  Please see below for NEW instructions for downloading and accessing the app.