LIBRARY NEWS

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

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

Abbey 2016

TERM 2 ... HERE WE COME.

Hoping you all had opportunity to read a little or a lot over the Easter holiday break. I found that a healthy balance of reading and eating chocolate made for an excellent holiday.

I have been on leave this week, so I am really looking forward to hearing all the holiday reading stories next week and sharing my own reading adventures with the students.

One of our adventures took me into the well resourced and new Bowral Central Library.

HOLIDAY RETURNS - DUE BACK NOW PLEASE

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.