Library News
Mrs Cain
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Library with Mrs Cain
The opening days for students to come and enjoy the library are:
K/1/5/6 First break (Recess) Monday and Thursday
2/3/4 Second Break (Lunch) Wednesday and Friday
Author Visit – Dr Cameron Stelzer, The Story Doctor
On Friday 12 May, we have a special visit from Author and Illustrator Dr Cameron Stelzer. Dr Cameron is visiting St Mary’s Primary School to run workshops with our K-6 students. Kindergarten students will enjoy an interactive Big Screen Book Reading and follow-along drawing activity with Cameron. Year 1-6 students will be taking a behind-the-scenes look at creating a book, and applying their own creative components. A small group of Year 3-6 students will also be participating in a hands-on imaginative illustration workshop exploring drawing and illustration techniques. Students and teachers are looking forward to a great day!
In conjunction with the Author Visit, St Mary’s families have a special opportunity to purchase signed and personalised copies of Cameron’s books at special prices. Individual books are $10-$15 each and there are also exclusive book sets available. Students will receive an order form prior to the day of the workshops. Forms can be returned to the Office before, or on the morning of the visit, Friday 12 May (payment is via the online payment portal listed on the form; no cash).
PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE
Remember to keep logging into the website and record the books you have read. The link to the website is included HERE.
Many of the Premiers Reading Challenge books are on SORA. If you look in collections you will see collections devoted to each section of the challenge.
Friday 18 August 2023 is the challenge closing date for student entries.
Happy Reading.
CLASS BORROWING DAYS ARE:
Kindergarten Wednesday
Year 1 Friday
Year 2 Monday
Year 3 Friday
Year 4 Tuesday
Year 5 Friday
Year 6 Friday
Parents please make sure the students in K - 6 have a Library Bag on their borrowing days to take books home.
SORA
Don't forget you can access books and magazines via SORA .
Getting started with Sora
With Sora, you can get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.
Step 1 ______________________________________________________
Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to soraapp.com.
Step 2______________________________________________________
In Sora, click on I have a setup code, then sign in.
Note: If you need your sign-in information (like an ID, username, or password), it is the same one you use to log into your chromebook.
The “setup” code is cenetau
Sign into your School – Select your school - ACEN
Step 3______________________________________________________
Browse the
tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
Step 4______________________________________________________
Close the book and go to
see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:
- Select Open book or Open audiobook to read or listen to the book.
- Select Options to renew or return the book, see your notes and highlights, and more.
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Premiers Reading Challenge Books can be found in Collections in folders marked NSW Premiers Reading Challenge K-2, NSW Premiers Reading Challenge 3-4, NSW Premiers Reading Challenge 5-6.
The following link may also be of help when navigating SORA
https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/x1crca6t1n?videoFoam=true
You will need to use your school username and password to access this.
WORLD BOOK ONLINE
Our school has a subscription to World Book Online! This means you have FREE access from home or on the go with any internet-connected device.
What is World Book Online?
A safe, trusted, 21st-century learning environment for students.
- Homework help
- Read stories, articles, and current events
- Complete activities and Webquests
- Play educational games
- Interactive maps
- Citation builder
- Learn how to do research
- Explore pictures and videos
- Find reliable information for assignments and projects
Encourage Learning Anytime, Anywhere!
Username: stmaryscps
Password: library
