LIBRARY 

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

Abbey 2016

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.

Thank you students, teachers and parents for your support.

THE EPIC ADVENTURES OF SID

Where is Sid?

Sid has finally completed his journey, his Camino. Sore sloth feet and hanging arms but always a happy face. Sid was excited to make it to Santiago the final destination of St James, known as Santiago de Compostela. 

Not to be a slouchy sloth he continued on to Finesterre, a village on the edge of Spain know in early times as "lands end" because that's as far as you can walk, then to Muxxia a friendly little fishing village. 

Adios!

BOOK BUSTERS CLUB

Book Busters may be taking a short break depending on teacher availability

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

BOOK CLUB

Book Club order forms were distributed this week. The order forms need to be returned with money to classrooms in a labelled envelope by Friday 20th October (end of Week 2). Please contact your classroom teacher if you did not receive the Book Club order form. If you have any questions, please email Mrs Tighe. ktighe@arm.catholic.edu.au

LUNCHTIME STORYTIME

 Yr 6 Library Leaders have  resumed  the Lunchtime Storytime.

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

BOOK FAIR 2023

Come and do your Christmas shopping.

Where:       St Nicholas School Library

When:         6th, 7th and 9th November 2023

Time:          10.45am - 3.00pm each day

Eftpos available. (No cheques can be accepted.)

Students will bring home a wish list for your perusal.

Purchase Options: students may bring cash to school, collect your child from the classroom / playground and shop with them, or shop by yourself.

Thankyou for your support - looking forward to seeing you at the Fair

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

Chess is available each day for students to play.

The Chess Tournament will take place in Term 4, so plenty of time to get some practice in.

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.