Premiers' Reading Challenge

A big round of applause and appreciation to our top 5 readers this week!

Braxton R - 233 books

Noor N - 220 books

Michael F - 189 books

Ivaan G - 182 books

Braxton S - 130 books

The leading year level this week is Year 2 having read 957 books and congratulations to 2F

the leading grade reading 461 books!

A total of 3164 books have been read across the school and 471 book reviews have been

published!

Please don’t forget to log on to your personal challenge page and record the books you are reading!

Book Reviews

Following on with the book reviews from last term by Michael, Bailey and Felix, Zoe would love to share her reading experience with you by her favourite author! The book and review will be placed on display in the Library once it is available for borrowing.

The Sister Switch

Authors: Sarah Mlynowski & Debbie Rigaud

Magic changes everything!

Because you're blue

This bracelet is now for you,

Speak one wish to make it true ...

5 Star Review

The book involves 3 main characters who are sisters; Sophie, Addie and Camille and live in Ohio, USA.

When different girls around the country receive wish granting bracelets in the mail and Addie is one of them! She puts it on and makes a wish. She wishes not to be the middle child anymore and didn’t really think it would happen, but to her surprise it comes true! And Sophie the oldest sister swaps with Camille the youngest sister! What they don’t know is that a sneaky stranger is determined to get her hands on the magic bracelet!

This book is really good and I would definitely read it again! I enjoyed how it didn’t take long to get to the main idea and how much humour is in the details.

Addie and her sisters having an amazing bond at the end is my favourite part and I made a text to self connection here as normally my older sister and I don’t get along, much like Sophie, Addie and Camille at the start. The adventure actually changes their lives. The book also has some fun illustrations! I would recommend the reading age is 8-12 years.

If you are a fan of Whatever After and The Babysitters Club books you will love The Sister Switch. I would recommend reading book number 1, Best Wishes.

Other forthcoming titles in this series:

Book #3 – Time after Time

Book #4 – Like a Boss

Great review Zoe, thank you!

The Great Book Swap

Donations now being taken for this book event!

Please place all donated books in the tub located in the school foyer.

What we are looking for:

books suitable for Primary age students only
books in good condition

What is the Great Book Swap?

The Great Book Swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, learn more about Indigenous Languages and culture, while raising funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. By hosting a Great Book Swap Karoo students and families will be actively helping gift 18,000 new, carefully chosen books to children in remote Communities across the country.

On the day of the event all books will be displayed on tables, students will visit the Library with their class to browse the books and leave a gold coin donation in exchange for a book.

For more information on the work of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation please follow the link - https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/

Alpha Shows - 'The Snow Queen'

We are thrilled to announce that Alpha Shows are returning to Karoo next month as part of our Book Week celebrations presenting Snow Queen to the whole school!

Alpha’s productions are a guaranteed way to energize students and bring awareness to the following topics:

Confidence.
Bullying Issues.
Equality.
Loving Choices.
Social Skills.
Emotional Resilience.
Positive Beliefs
Self-worth.

This year’s production features a very talented cast, breathtaking sets, stunning backdrops, exquisite costumes, and powerful musical theatre songs (along with a few pop songs as well!).

Combatting post-pandemic isolation and screen addiction with a captivating theatrical experience

Their Snow Queen show has been re-imagined to emphasize the transformative power of community, learning, and the dangers of isolation and fear. This is incredibly impactful for students who continue to struggle with attendance, overwhelm, anxiety, or other social and emotional challenges, whether due to the lockdowns or other factors.

Alpha Shows provides a wonderful and impactful theatrical experience, equivalent to a trip to see a big Broadway show at a major theatre in the city. There is nothing else like this in Australia!

It’s also a hilarious, fun, and comedic adventure as they explore the concept of a ‘Snow Queen’ (who is a real physical character in this version) and the emotional impact on everyone. Students will learn how to let go of being ‘frozen’ and come back into alignment with who we really are.

Elsa: A Powerful Role Model for Overcoming Uncertainty and Fear

Alpha’s character of Elsa provides a compelling role model for making new choices after experiencing uncertainty, fear, and turmoil. Within the story, Elsa faces a panic attack, and we witness the consequences of her various choices. With help from our students and the Clever Princess, who employs sophisticated and real-life psychological change techniques, Elsa learns to align with her true potential. Our students are sure to find inspiration in her transformative character journey.

Anna: Navigating the Path from Naivety to Empowerment

Anna’s journey illustrates the pitfalls of naive beliefs and fantasy, demonstrating how to make strong, self-loving, and certain decisions. She learns to maintain a joy for life without allowing others to manipulate or control her, offering students a powerful example of resilience and self-empowerment.

Kristian: A Strong Role Model for Expressing Emotions and Community Support

Kristian, a character in the Snow Queen production, showcases the importance of emotional strength and community support. As an organic farmer dedicated to helping his community, Kristian is deeply concerned about the eternal winter Elsa has triggered. His journey provides a powerful example for students, complementing the transformative paths of Elsa and Anna. Kristian demonstrates that true strength comes from vulnerability and emotional expression.

Despite his initial fear of showing his feelings, Kristian learns to open up and communicate honestly. His dedication to his community and his commitment to sustainable farming highlight the importance of taking responsibility and working together to overcome challenges.

Kristian’s journey teaches students that it’s okay to express emotions and that doing so is a vital part of personal growth and community support. His character shows that true strength involves compassion, responsibility, and a willingness to embrace change for the betterment of all.

Students will see in Kristian a role model who embodies:

Emotional Courage: Overcoming the fear of expressing emotions.
Community Spirit: Dedication to helping others and making a positive impact, even if it’s not always clear there’s ‘something in it for us’.
Environmental Stewardship: Commitment to sustainable practices and caring for the environment.
Resilience: Facing challenges head-on and finding solutions.

Coming to the Library in Term 3

IN JULY ....

An exciting range of new books to browse and borrow!

IN AUGUST ...

CBCA Book Week Celebrations (17th-23rd August) : "READING IS MAGIC"

Thursday: The Alpha Show presents 'The Snow Queen'

Friday: Karoo Book Week Character Parade @ 2:30pm

Father's Day Stall window display

IN SEPTEMBER ...

Indigenious Literacy Foundation Great Book Swap (5th September)

Mrs Hagan and Mrs Corrales

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