LIBRARY NEWS
Reading for learning. Reading for living. Reading for pleasure.
LIBRARY NEWS
Reading for learning. Reading for living. Reading for pleasure.
"The library is not just full of books, but also opportunities."
Abbey 2016
National Simultaneous Storytime 2023
To celebrate this book, St Nicholas School has adopted its very own sloth.
The name with the most votes will be the sloth’s name. Our sloth will visit classes like a class pet. He / she will have a scrapbook and you can take photos and write stories about his / her time in your class.
"READ, GROW, INSPIRE
Armidale Catholic Schools Writing Competition
This poster will be displayed in the library and in grade areas for students.
This workshop is designed for children aged 12 - 18 years. Each workshop will explore everything about writing and building a career as a writer.
No booking needed - go to www.nsw.gov.au/live/community/youtheventactivities for more information.
Book early at www.cnl.nsw.gov.au.
Primary students have received notes and K - 2 students have received notes and a reading log on which to record books borrowed.
If you have any queries regarding the PRC please check out the website or send me through an email.
https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html
If you would like to add your own child's books to their account please wait till the 27th Feb , the official start date of the PRC. For students in Years 1 - 6 the login details are the same as last year. If you are a new family or a kinder parent please wait until March to ask for login instructions.
2023 TECHNOLOGY in the Library |
In the library we are safe online and respectful of each other and the technology.
Please follow the steps:
MONDAY - THURSDAY | Cool maths games, coding - scratch, worldbookonline, Google classroom - class work SORA, World Book ebooks. |
FRIDAY | Tech Free Friday Library OPEN |
If you would like to access another site, please ask Mrs McGuirk first.
Chess is available each morning and 1st Break for students to play.
The Chess Tournament will take place in Term 4, so plenty of time to get some practice in.
"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.
MONDAY: Yr 3
TUESDAY: Kindergarten and Yr 4
WEDNESDAY: Yr 2 and Yr 5
THURSDAY: Yr 1 and Yr 6
FRIDAY: Library Open 1st Break to all students
BOOK BUZZ: Reading Lovers Group - Friday at 2nd Break , Yr 2 and Primary Students.
Please check your child's requirement list for 2023 - LIBRARY BAG is top of the list.
Now is the time to find, purchase or make a new library bag.
Regardless of which option ALL students need a library bag for 2023.
Please check your child's requirement list for 2023 - LIBRARY BAG is top of the list.
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
Ask your child about the bookmark which provides home access for World eBooks 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.
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.
Sora - get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school. Step 1: Install Sora app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or soraapp.com.
Step 2: When in Sora, click on I have a setup code, then sign in. Note: Need sign-in information (eg ID, username, or password), ask a teacher. 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:
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