Library 

LIBRARY NEWS  -Reading for learning.  

                               - Reading for living.  

                                - Reading for pleasure.

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

Abbey 2016

A GREAT BOOK WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU WARM

Welcome back everyone. I hope you all had a chance to cosy up somewhere warm with a great read.  I know I did.

BOOK BUSTERS CLUB

This is an early morning reading club for students who wish to come into the warm library before school to read.

More information next week.

BOOKCLUB ORDERS - DUE THIS FRIDAY 

NEWS FLASH   NEWS FLASH   NEWS FLASH   NEWS FLASH   

FREE BOOK PROMO ONLY APPLIES TO ONLINE ORDERS

HOLIDAY OVERDUE BOOKS DUE NOW PLEASE.

A GREAT BOOK WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU WARM

Lots of new 

WELCOME: SID THE SLOTH

                              "Where am I now... The adventures of Sid the sloth."

Sid will begin his travels again on Friday with his new friends ... 

Lunchtime storytime resumes 

 Yr 6 Library Leaders have  resumed  the Lunchtime storytime.

Thankyou Library Leaders for your commitment and enthusiasm and to the K,1,2 students and teachers for your support.

Here is our WALT: (We Are Learning To) and WILL: (What It Looks Like) which underpins all our learning at St Nicholas School.

WALT: Give Library Leaders an opportunity to connect to younger students eg their buddies through literature.

         : Provide primary students with the confidence to read aloud to students.

         : Promote the role, and importance of Yr 6 Library Leaders to the wider school community.

         : Assist Yr 6 Library Leaders to be role models, “Leaders are Readers” by providing a positive reading experience for younger students.

WILL: Library Leaders will pre-choose (the day before or at 1st break and practise reading it aloud to a friend), a picture book to read at Infants 2nd break in the Holy Family Courtyard.   

         : This would be for about 10 minutes or the duration of one picture book. 

         : Library Leaders will provide some cushions for the students to sit on in a sunny area to listen to the story.

         : Library Leaders will follow the Library Leader roster.

         : At the completion of 1 book Library Leaders will return to the Zone and infants students may go and play.

BOOK WEEK 2023

"READ, GROW, INSPIRE

21 - 25 August (Term 3)

 Advanced Notice:  BOOK FAIR - TERM 4 

November 6th, 7th and 9th - St Nicholas School Library

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

CONGRATULATIONS  =  333 students have completed the Challenge. 

Challenge closes 18th AUGUST.

2023 - NSW PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

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

In the library we are safe online and respectful of each other and the technology.

Please follow the steps:

1. Write your name, class and CB / ipad number neatly in the book.
2. Sit where Mrs McGuirk, or a library leader can walk behind you.
3. Always log in on your chromebook using your school login.

If you would like to access another site, please ask Mrs McGuirk first.

CHESS CLUB

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.

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. 

CLASS LIBRARY TIMETABLE - 2023

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.

LIBRARY BAGS -  ALL students require a bag.

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

WORLD BOOK ONLINE - 

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.

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.