LIBRARY NEWS

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

Abbey 2016

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME

Our very own St Nicholas School Family Tree is developing nicely.

Yesterday was National Simultaneous Storytime.

Thank you to all the students who have returned the family tree. If you still have one at home please send it in.

Wednesday, 25 May

Featured text: " Family Tree " 

by Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh

Family Tree shares the beauty of life through the growth of a tree, one that unites families and communities around the world, spreading joy, love and spirit - and it all starts with one seed.

Author Josh Pyke is also a Singer–songwriter.

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS

Last weekend the wonderful magician and illusionist 'Cosentino' was in Tamworth.

We have a number of popular fiction books he wrote with author Jack Heath in our school Library and we have students at school who are very keen on anything magic.

Well, long story short .... I was unable to set up a meet and greet with Cosentino and our keen magician Flynn Coutts in Year 2.  Cosentino agreed to sign our copies of his books at school.  

Thankyou Cosentino.

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. 

eREADING - SORA and WORLDBOOKonline

Details at the end of this page.

Parents please note there are also access details on the HOME LEARNING GRIDS to these wonderful resources for some extra reading content for your child and yourself.

2022 NSW PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE (PRC)

Log into the PRC website.

If you would like to browse the website here is the address https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

If you would like to enter your child's books online, email or send a message with your child and I will provide you with the details.

This term Yr 5/6 will have the opportunity to access their account at school and add books they have read to their log.

Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 students should have their reading log in their library bag every week. Please write the green dot borrowed books on the reading log.

Thank you

CLASS LIBRARY TIMETABLE

Here is the library timetable for your child's weekly library lesson. 

Note: Students are not restricted to their class lesson to borrow / return.

            The St Nicholas School Library is OPEN 5 days a week.

Please ensure your child is prepared by reminding them to place their books and library bags in their school bag the night before. 

• MONDAY: Yr 3
• TUESDAY: Yr 2 and Yr 4
• WEDNESDAY: Kindergarten and Yr 5
• THURSDAY: Yr 1 and Yr 6

LIBRARY BAGS -  ALL students require a bag.

All students, K - 6 must have a library bag. This is listed as a requirement on the student equipment list each year.

LOTS and LOTS of NEW BOOKS to be borrowed with a LIBRARY 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

REPAIR A CHAIR

If there is a parent out there who can repair a swivel chair send me an email and we can work out a time to check it over. Thank you.

WORLD BOOK ONLINE - 

Ask your child about the bookmark which provides home access for World e Books 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.