Library News
NEW: myON DIGITAL BOOKS AVAILABLE
Students can now access thousands of digital books and e-audiobooks through myON Reader. From
robust scaffolds that help students build reading and writing skills to customizable assignments and reports to help teachers nurture and monitor their progress, myON Reader helps supercharge reading growth for every learner. It’s user-friendly and can be accessed by going to:
*SIMON
* Student Links
* Library catalogue
* Click on Click here under the myON tab.
Every digital book is also available as an e-audiobook, so students can read for themselves, or listen as the book is read to them.
For more general information about the myON digital service go to:
https://www.renaissance.com/products/myon-reader/
The Challenge is nearly here!
The annual Australia-wide Premiers’ Reading Challenge (PRC) will be starting soon at St. Joseph’s! This is not a competition; it's a challenge to encourage young people to read for fun and to read as many books as they can up until September 2020.
Students in Yrs 7-10 will be registered to participate in the Challenge, thanks to our PRC Coordinator, Mrs Celine Bush, from the College Learning Enhancement Team.
In 2019, 644 students registered, 417 books were finished, and 14 students conquered the Challenge! Let’s see if we can beat in 2020!! Each student who conquers the Challenge receives a special presentation and voucher.
Watch for more details next newsletter.
NEW BOOKS FROM LAMONT BOOKSELLERS
Each month we have new books come in from Lamont Standing Orders. Lamont Books is a 100% Australian, family owned and operated business. They are Victoria's largest school library supplier and also supply books to schools throughout Australia. This month’s book selection includes the following titles:
Deep Water by Sarah Epstein
A gripping mystery about a missing boy and a group of teenagers, one of whom knows something but isn't telling, from the award-winning author of Small Spaces.
As Chloe wades into dangerous waters and Mason's past emerges, a chilling question ripples to the surface: how far would you go to keep a secret?
Taking down Evelyn Tait by Poppy Nwosn
The door creaks open and standing in the entrance is my absolute worst nightmare. Perfect hair, perfect teeth, perfect brain. Perfect sneer.
Evelyn Tait.
Impulsive Lottie - heavy-metal fan, expert tomato-grower and frequent visitor to the principal's office - is in even more trouble than usual. Taking Down Evelyn Tait is a story about family, friends and embracing who you are. Even if that person is kind of weird.
The January Stars by Kate Constable
When twelve-year old Clancy and her fourteen-year-old sister, Tash, visit their Pa at his aged-care facility, they have no idea that the three of them will soon set out on an intrepid adventure.
Along the way there are many challenges for Tash and Clancy to overcome and in the process, they discover their own resourcefulness and resilience and demonstrate their heartfelt love for their grandfather.
The book of Chance by Sue Whiting
Chance is in Year 7 and thinks she has it all - a loving mother, dog Tiges, best friend and almost-sister next door. But when a reality TV team makes over her house, she discovers newspaper cuttings from the past that cause her to question the world as she knows it and everyone in it.
Then she finds herself caught between two realities, identities and worlds. This powerful story explores what is true and what is fake in today’s world. And while Chance is all about the truth, she ponders whether "Maybe being truthful was really just a big lie."
LINKS TO FUN ACTIVITIES
We thought you might like a few fun activities to share with your family. Follow the links to see where they might take you:
Virtual Tours of Famous Places
Kids on the coast : https://www.kidsonthecoast.com.au/places-to-go/art-culture/12-awesome-virtual-tours-the-kids-can-take-right-now/
Australia’s Best Virtual Tours :
https://newywithkids.com.au/best-virtual-tours-australia/
Family exercise
Some fun exercise for you to go to get you moving:
Family puzzles