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

Abbey 2016

BOOKFAIR

Reorders should begin arriving on Tuesday, thank you for your patience.

AS THE YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE...

OVERDUES and HOLIDAY BORROWING

The end of the year is fast approaching. Students will be issued with overdue notices next week. In Week 9 students with no outstanding books will be permitted to borrow over the Christmas holidays.

In Week 10 the library will be open for last minute borrows and break time activities.

A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT...

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.

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE - 2023

The Premier's Reading Challenge is complete. Every student who has completed the Challenge has received notification. Participation certificates have been printed off.

We are just waiting for the Gold and Platinum certificates to arrive so that all certificates can be given out in one week.

ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL CHESS CLUB TOURNAMENT

Yesterday the much acclaimed Chess Tournament was held in the library.

The competitors were Declan Wilson (Yr 6) and Charlie Nguyen (Yr 5).

As you can see from the images the concentration was intense and spectators said you could "cut the air with a knife".

Both competitors challenged each other with innovative moves and played in the true spirit of chess, giving each other time to make their move and containing their excitement as each move was made.

The eventual winner was Charlie. Congratulations Charlie. Charlie will have his name on the St Nicholas School Perpetual trophy and receive a smaller trophy to take home.

Thankyou to our special guests who were ex students, honorary judge, Nicholas Grady who won the chess competition in 2012 when he was a student at St Nicholas School and to Sophia Grady for organising student involvement, adding to the excitement by offering a running commentary encouraging both players and taking photos.

Thankyou to Declan and Xavier for doing a marvellous job coordinating the competition this term. Great leadership boys, we will certainly use your model to work out the chess draw for next year.

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.

TAMWORTH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY 2019-2023

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.

TECHNOLOGY IN THE LIBRARY

In the library we are safe online and respectful of each other and the technology.

Please follow the steps:

Write your name, class and CB / iPad number neatly in the book.
Sit where Mrs McGuirk, or a Library Leader can walk behind you.
Always log in on your chromebook using your school login.

MONDAY - THURSDAY

Cool maths games, coding - scratch, worldbookonline,

Google classroom - class work

SORA, World Book ebooks.

FRIDAY

Tech Free Friday

Library OPEN

If you would like to access another site, please ask Mrs McGuirk first.

CLASS LIBRARY TIMETABLE - 2024

This will be finalised next week and communicated before the end of the year.

LIBRARY BAGS

Please note a LIBRARY BAG is the first item on your child's eqipment list for next year.

A library bag does not have to be a cool accessory it is merely a functional item to transport a book to and from school to minimise damage occurring to the book.

Please ensure your child has one to start the year.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.

Sora - get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.

Step 1: Install Sora app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or soraapp.com.

Step 2: When in Sora, click on I have a setup code - “setup” code is cenetau

then sign in.

Sign into your School – Select your school - ACEN

Step 3: Browse the tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.

Step 4: Close the book and go to see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:

Select Open book or Open audiobook to read or listen to the book.
Select Options to renew or return the book, see your notes and highlights, and more.

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