LIBRARY NEWS

BOOK CLUB

Issue 5 of Scholastic Book Club has been sent home. Orders can be placed online using the LOOP app (see back of the catalogue) or you can send your order into the office with money enclosed. Orders close next Friday August 10th. With Book Week being celebrated from August 16-23, Scholastic is giving readers the opportunity to win one of 60 Rubies costumes. See 'How to enter' below or visit scholastic.com.au/bookweek to learn how to submit your entry.

View the Issue 5 catalogue as a PDF here

RUBIES & SCHOLASTIC COMPETITION!

How to enter!

Tell us: Which book do you think should come to life at the movies and why?

Please email your answer and costume preference to competitions@scholastic.com.au by Thursday, 7 August 2025

Read full Terms & Conditions here

BOOK WEEK

Children’s Book Week is The CBCA’s key highlight national event of the year. In its 80th year, this year’s celebration will run from Saturday 16 to Saturday 23 August.

The 2025 theme is Book an Adventure!

CBCA provides the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our Australian authors and illustrators. The children in Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 are listening to the 6 books in the Early Childhood category, while Year 3-6 students are listening to the 6 books nominated for Picture Book of the Year.

A reminder that children can dress up as a character from a story on Wednesday 20th August.

EMBRACE KIDS PROGRAM

Dear Families,

We are excited to introduce a new initiative in our classroom: the Embrace Kids Program.

This program is designed to help children grow in kindness, compassion, and emotional wellbeing. Through engaging activities, group discussions, and hands-on learning, students will explore themes such as empathy, inclusion, resilience, and gratitude. The goal is to create a positive and supportive environment where every child feels seen, valued, and encouraged to embrace themselves and others.

Throughout the term, your child will take part in weekly lessons that align with their social and emotional development. These sessions may include stories, creative arts, reflection time, and teamwork challenges—all carefully chosen to foster a sense of belonging and self-worth.

We invite you to be part of the journey. You may hear your child sharing what they’ve learned or even be invited to participate in a simple take-home activity. We hope these moments spark meaningful conversations at home and strengthen our school-family connection.

If you have any questions about the Embrace Kids Program or how it will be integrated into the classroom, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Together, let’s help our children embrace the best in themselves and each other.

Dental Health Week is Coming! 🦷✨

Next week, our Year 1/2 classes will be taking part in Dental Health Week, a fun and educational celebration focused on looking after our teeth and overall wellbeing. Students will rotate through five exciting activities that promote healthy habits in a hands-on way:

🚴 Smoothie Bike – Pedal your way to a delicious, healthy drink!💧 GV Water’s “Drink Well” Station – Learn all about the importance of choosing water first.🎨 Dental Health Week Mural – Help create a colourful mural that spreads our dental health message.🎲 Giant Games “Move More” – Get active and have fun with oversized games that encourage movement.🪥 “Clean Well” Activity – Discover the best ways to brush and care for our teeth every day.

We can’t wait for a week full of learning, movement, and smiles! 😄

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