Library News

National Simultaneous Storytime

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year, a picture book written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read at the same time in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. 

The book for 2022 is Family Tree by Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh. A beautiful story celebrating family, community and life. “It started with a seed, and that seed was me. And, over time, laughter filled my garden….” 

 

Now in its 22nd successful year, NSS is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.

 

By participating in NSS we aim to:

  • promote the value of reading and literacy,
  • promote the value and fun of books,
  • promote an Australian writer and publisher,

NSS receives positive media coverage, generates a great deal of community interest and is held annually as part of Library and Information Week. 2021 was the biggest and most successful NSS to date with over 1.98 million participants at over 33 thousand locations!

This year we will run our NSS event from 10.30 - 10.45am with all our F-4 students in the Auditorium.

College Information Evening

The Library will have a display set up in the POP building as part of the College Information Evening on Tuesday 24th May. Come and see some of our newest books as well as our online resources. There will be computers showing our two ebook/audiobook websites and the World Book Online digital encyclopaedia, which students can access anywhere, anytime.

Borrowing to improve reading and literacy skills

We are noticing that many students are not borrowing books to read for pleasure and enjoyment.

Research shows that students who read books they choose because they enjoy it, do better in all areas of their schooling. Being able to read fluently and understand what we are reading is a key skill needed to succeed in our world. Please encourage your children to make the most of their library visits by borrowing books they can enjoy.

 

“Education provider Gemm Learning says children who have the ability to find the words they want to use are more likely to have a strong self-image, sense of confidence, and higher academic standing. Also, well-read kids are more likely to attempt to formulate their thoughts before becoming angry or demonstrative.”

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Trish Baker and Jo Oliver

The Library Team