LIBRARY NEWS

Reading for learning. Reading for living. Reading for pleasure.

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

Abbey 2016

BOOKCLUB

BookClub is now closed, thank you for your order.

Orders should begin to arrive next week.

National Simultaneous Storytime

Wednesday, May 25th

Featured text: " Family Tree " Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh

Next week students will bring home a family tree sheet. Please assist your child to fill this in and return it on their library day.

The library will also feature a large image of a "tree" on which will feature the St Nicholas School family ie images of everyone in our school community.

Thankyou to Miss Maher for assisting in the creation of what will be a wonderful display.

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.

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:

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.