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LIBRARY NEWS  -Reading for learning.  

                               - Reading for living.  

                                - Reading for pleasure.

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

Abbey 2016

BOOK WEEK 2023

THIS WEEK      THIS WEEK       THIS WEEK     THIS WEEK

"READ, GROW, INSPIRE

21 - 25 August 

Thankyou students and teachers for your support this week. Looking forward to a fabulous day tomorrow. Thank you parents and care givers for your efforts with the costumes.

Guessing Competition

This week the students have had the opportunity to guess how many "red hats" - lollipops are in a jar. Thank you to the Library Leaders for their assistance.

Winners announced tomorrow.

Lots of activities including jigsaw fun to celebrate books.

Dress - up Parade - Friday 25th August: Students may come to school dressed up or change into their costume at school if it is difficult to wear on the bus.

                        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.

Authors on Zoom

Students had the opportunity to come in and listen to author interviews provided by the Premier"s Reading Challenge.

They included Matt Stanton, Remy Lai, and Corey Tutt.

CHILDRENS BOOK WEEK AWARDS (CBCA)

The students enjoyed voting for the books which they thought would be the winners.

Most students voted for "Runt" Craig Silvey. However the Early Childhood and Picture book category was a surprise. Most of us felt that "Frank's Red Hat" 

and "Dirt By Sea" 

would be clear winners, but that's the joy of reading  - 

WE ALL LIKE DIFFERENT TEXTS AND HAVING A VOICE AND CHOICE. WHEN VISITING THE LIBRARY IT MEANS WE CAN ENJOY MANY BOOKS.

*Picture Book Of The Year - "My Strange Shrinking Parents" Zeno Sworder

It goes without saying that all children believe their parents to be strange. Mine were unusual for a different reason…

*Early Childhood Book Of The Year "Where The Lyrebird Lives" Vikki Conley

High in the mountains through the sleepy clouds. Deep in the forest past the chiming birds. Will we see the lyrebird? I don’t know. 

*Younger Readers Book Of The Year "Runt" Craig Silvey 

"You don't have to carry the weight of the world in your tool belt."

BOOK WEEK TREE

As you can see the tree is covered in beautiful leaves. Students have written the name of their favourite book on a leaf and our tree is GROWING before our eyes.

"FRANK'S RED HAT" - Sean E Avery. 

As I walked down to the library on Tuesday morning I was met with a sea of colourful headwear, namely the beanie.

A story about never giving up on your talents, because even though what you do may not be appreciated right now, it may be in time and from an unexpected audience. This book opened up conversations about risk taking, difference and perseverance. In fact when his red beanie was deemed a failure he thought it was because of the colour so he persisted trying new and varied colours of cyan.  The students had a fabulous day sporting their beanies to celebrate this inspiring text.

TOWN LIBRARY / ART GALLERY / INNOVATION STUDIO VISITS

This week the much anticipated visits to the Town Library continue.

These visits are part of the St Nicholas School BOOK WEEK celebrations highlighting the important role libraries, both school and community, play in building our reading depth and interest and servicing our needs as students and a school community.

This year a new component was introduced on the visit - the Innovation Studio.

This week Yr 1, Yr 6, Yr 2 and Yr 5 classes visited the library. 

Kindergarten's visit has been rescheduled to next Tuesday, 29 Aug. 

More pics from the visits.

BOOK BUSTERS CLUB

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

Two sets of twins and a faithful friend sharing reading time.

WELCOME: SID THE SLOTH

                              "Where am I now... The adventures of Sid the sloth."

Last Friday Sid recommenced his travels around St Nicholas School and landed safely in 5W. Sid had a great time at the Town Library with Yr 5.

Next week Sid will be taking a well-earned break and embark on a trekking journey across Spain with you-know -who. Serena, Sid's sister has been living the quiet life in the library but that is about to change. Over the next few weeks Serena will visit some classes.

Stay tuned for some updates from Sid's epic trek.

Lunchtime Storytime resumes 

 Yr 6 Library Leaders have  resumed  the Lunchtime Storytime.

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

 Advanced Notice:  BOOK FAIR - TERM 4 

November 6th, 7th and 9th - St Nicholas School Library

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE - 2023

CONGRATULATIONS  =  433 students have now completed the Challenge. 

Here is the grade breakdown:

Yr 6 - 45

Yr 5 - 62

Yr 4 - 67

Yr 3 - 69

Yr 2 - 60

Yr 1 - 65

Kindergarten - 64

The Premier's Reading Challenge is complete.

Every student who has completed the Challenge has received notification. 

Official certificates usually arrive in November.

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 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.