LIBRARY

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

Abbey 2016

THE LIBRARY... MORE THAN BOOKS

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

Abbey 2016

Over the term you will read about all that our school library can offer your child.

This week: Technology in the library is for learning.

Our library has a number of chromebooks and ipads which are available to students for use under supervision. If a student wishes to use a chromebook or ipad they must first check the roster card on the trolley for their designated day. If it is their day they will record their name, class and ipad / chromebook number in the user book. The chromebooks may be used for the following:

Accessing SORA, an online reading platform provided by Armidale Catholic Schools
Classwork
Accessing Worldbook online, which St Nicholas School subscribes to
Using Cool Maths Games
Coding sites eg Scratch and Hour of Code

2026 FOCUS

A strong focus this year will be on the regular borrowing and returning of books. A student in Yrs 4, 5 or 6 may not borrow every week due to the number of books borrowed. Students in Kinder, Yr 1, Yr 2 and Yr 3 will be expected to borrow and return each week.

Please see the grade timetable below so that you can assist your child in being prepared for their library lesson.

MONDAY: Yr 1, Yr 5

TUESDAY: Yr 2, Yr 4

WEDNESDAY: Kindergarten, Yr 3

THURSDAY: Yr 6

LIBRARY BAGS

Please note that a LIBRARY BAG is the first item on your child's equipment list for the year. Thank you for ensuring your child has a library bag. I have some spares and will issue these to students next week who have not yet presented with a 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

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

All students, except for kindergarten, have borrowed this week with these books going towards the tally to complete the NSW Premier"s Reading Challenge.

Students from Yr 3 - Yr 6 will have their books recorded on the Oliver library program.

Kinder, 1 and 2 use the paper reading log which is to remain in the library bag.

The aim of the Challenge is to promote a love of literature for enjoyment and to encourage wide reading amongst the students. This is done by restricting how many series books can be logged as PRC (Premier's Reading Challenge), thus moving students out of their comfort zone to read other genres or texts, essentially by other authors promoting wide reading.

BOOKCLUB

All orders have arrived. Thankyou for your support and encouraging your child to read for pleasure and enjoyment by allowing them to choose an item from he bookclub.

LIBRARY LEADERS

Presenting our Yr 6 Library Leaders for 2026.

Absent: Hudson Pearson.

CAN YOU HELP?

If you would like to help cover books please email me or send a note to the library. I offer instructions if required.

Also is there anyone who can sew? I need two simple cushion covers made please.

Send me and email and we can make a time to meet.

CHOICE = Motivation

"The strongest positive impact on reading engagement and learning gains comes from student self-selection of reading materials. "

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

C H O I C E

in what they can read and borrow.

WORLD BOOK 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.

Google - worldbookonline

HOME USE: ID - school23

: PASSWORD - books

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 CONTINUE then I have a setup code.

(Do not click on “Find My School”)

Step 3: The “setup” code is cenetau

Step 4: Click on ACEN (the top bar), click again.

Step 5:Student signs in with school username and password.

Student may then EXPLORE all the options eg ebooks and audio books available.

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.

Check out the town library

website: cnrl.spydus.com for activities.