Library News
Library News: A Big Year for Our Little Borrowers!
Two weeks ago, we revealed that over 31,000 books have been borrowed from our school library this year. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing how many books were borrowed across the different stages and pods. This week, let’s celebrate the achievements of our wonderful Kindergarten students!
Kindergarten Borrowing Statistics
| Class | Books Borrowed |
|---|---|
| Echidna 1 | 418 |
| Echidna 2 | 383 |
| Koala 1 | 466 |
| Koala 2 | 522 |
| Wallaby 1 | 323 |
| Wallaby 2 | 418 |
Total Books Borrowed: 2,520
As the statistics show, our Kindergarteners have had an impressive year of borrowing!
- Echidnas have borrowed a combined total of 801 books.
- Koalas have borrowed an incredible 978 books.
- Wallabies have borrowed a fantastic 741 books.
Altogether, our youngest learners have borrowed 2,520 books this year—a remarkable accomplishment, especially since they only began borrowing two books per week at the start of this term.
Supporting Your Child’s Reading Adventures
Reading is one of the most valuable activities you can share with your child. Here are some simple and enjoyable ways to encourage their love for books:
- Read Together Every Night: Spend 10–15 minutes reading to your child before bed. It’s a wonderful bonding activity and helps build their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
- Visit Your Local Library Together: Allow your child to pick out books they’re excited about, fostering their independence and curiosity.
- Create a Reading Nook at Home: Set up a cozy spot with pillows, blankets, and their favourite books to make reading feel like a special treat.
- Model a Love for Reading: Let your child see you enjoying a book, magazine, or even an audiobook—your enthusiasm can be contagious!
- Ask Questions About Their Books: Encourage your child to share what they’ve read. Questions like “What was your favourite part?” or “Which character do you like best?” spark meaningful conversations.
A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing Kindergarten parents for supporting your children’s reading journey and encouraging them to borrow from our wonderful library.
Next week, we’ll take a closer look at the borrowing habits of Stage 1 students. Stay tuned!
Scholastic Book Club Issue 8
Orders are due by next Tuesday, 26 November!
This week, the Issue 8 catalogues landed in classrooms, and they’re full of amazing books! You can place your orders until Tuesday, November 26. The catalogue is perfect for some fun weekend reading, and it’s the best time to order because the deadline is coming up fast with school holidays just around the corner!
And guess what? Every time you shop, 15% of your spending comes back to our school as a reward! Thank you for your orders; these rewards help us bring fabulous books into our school!
Need help? I’m here for you! Just reach out to me at rosemary.donkin@hotmail.com.
You can easily place your order at scholastic.com.au/LOOP or through the Scholastic app. You can also browse the catalogue there. Happy reading and ordering!
Update on Issue 7
Thank you for being patient while waiting for the books from Issue 7. We sorted the books on Wednesday, and some classes got their orders then. However, two boxes were delayed, so there are still more orders for some classes. I’ve been sharing updates on our Facebook page, so please check there for the latest news.