Library News

It's hard to believe that we're already at the end of our first library term! What a ride! Here's what we've been up to:

Storytime @ the Alfa Blocks

Every Friday morning this term we met at the back of Alfa Yarraville for stories, songs and chinos. It's been SO enjoyable making this a little Friday morning ritual and sharing stories with our school community and the broader local community. The walking school bus has also been a huge success! Thank you to everyone who's come along and to James and the team at Alfa Bakehouse for keeping us caffeinated. 

Term 2 Storytime will be held in the school library.

World Storytelling Day

On Friday the 20th of March we celebrated World Storytelling Day with an open mic storytelling session. The prompt was "Light in the Darkness" and students were given 30 seconds to tell us their stories. SO many students picked up a mic and gave it a go and it was extremely hard to choose our winners. Congratulations to Thomas H, Jimmy S and Thomas B  who were awarded a $10 book voucher for their efforts.

First volunteer Training Day

We had our first ever library volunteer training day this month! Thank you to those who attended and who have since spent some time as library helpers. We would love for the library to be open more over lunch / recess and there are always blankets to wash and books to put away. If you would like us to add you to our next training day, please reach out at: library@sayarraville.catholic.edu.au. There's no regular commitment and you can do as little or as much as you like 🙏

Outreach Visits

Outreach visits to kindergartens and early learning centres are in full swing. This term, some junior and senior students accompanied Kat and Miss Paglianiti to read their favourite stories to local 2-4 year olds. Miss P even got the children speaking Italian! Visits will continue in term 2.

Second Hand Book Sale

Thank you to everyone who donated books to our second hand book sale. Despite the miserable weather, we were still able to raise $405 for the library and $45 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF). How wonderful! If you didn't make it but would still like to help the ILF, you can contribute on our school page here: https://fundraising.ilf.org.au/staugustines

Book Club

Last Friday we had our very first Parent / Child Book Club. Over 25 of us met in the library to play book-ish games, share what we were reading and eat hot chips! We collaborated with people that we'd never worked with before to create film posters of our books and even gave them star ratings! The children just happened to beat the parents / grown ups at a game of Book Bingo and all walked away with their very own book to read. A big thank you to our sponsors Under the Sea Fish and Chips and Robert at Seddon Book Alley. 

Next Book Club will be on Friday the 19th of June from 3.30 - 5pm. Don't forget to email library@sayarraville.catholic.edu.au to book in!

Playgroup begins next term!

You may have seen the banners along our school fence - St Augustine's Playgroup begins in term 2! Anyone aged 0-5 is welcome to come and have a play. The playgroup is free and a different class will run playgroup each week. To come along, book yourself in here or email library@sayarraville.catholic.edu.au.

School holiday book-ish activities

There's some great school holiday book related activities that are free or low cost. Check these out:

Writing Workshop: Stories to discover. Stories to tell - State Library of Victoria - $12

Children and carers are invited to take well-known tales, play with the story elements and make them their own. Together, they will make their very own story zine. 

Book here:https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/writing-workshop-stories-discover-stories-tell

Build a Story World with Davina Bell - State Library of Victoria - $12

Ready to turn your ideas into adventures? 

Work with award-winning author Davina Bell in this hands-on workshop at State Library Victoria where stories and imaginations flourish. 

Discover how Davina finds inspiration for her books and explore where you can uncover ideas of your own. Together, you’ll unpack what makes a character truly memorable, then send them on an umbrella-themed adventure as you collaboratively craft an original picture-book narrative. 

Book here: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/build-story-world-with-davina-bell

The Magic Faraway Tree Film - Sun Cinema - $14

Based on Enid Blyton’s best-selling children’s classic The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents.

Book here: https://suntheatre.com.au/wp-cinema/movie/S26MAGICFARAWAY/THE+MAGIC+FARAWAY+TREE/

Create a Time Capsule - Maribyrnong Libraries - FREE

Create a time capsule for your future self! In this fun activity, kids will reflect on their lives and capture their memories, dreams, and hopes for the future.

Book here: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library/Events/Create-a-time-capsule-School-holidays

No Sew Totes - Maribyrnong Libraries - FREE

Get creative at the library! Bring along old t-shirts and learn how to upcycle them into a fun, stylish tote bag, no sewing skills required.

Book here: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library/Events/No-sew-totes-School-holidays

Family Friendly Movie - Maribyrnong Libraries - FREE

Experience a fantastic family movie with us! Enjoy a film, munch on popcorn and meet new friends. All families are invited to join in the fun. Family-friendly movies all rated (G) or (PG).

Book here: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library/Events/Family-friendly-movie

That's all for this newsletter. 

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Buona Pasqua. Καλό Πάσχα. Happy Easter.