LIBRARY NEWS

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

Abbey 2016

AUTHOR in RESIDENCE

- In Person...Not a zoom yaaaaaaaay

We were very excited to have Dr Cameron Stelzer, Author and Illustrator, visiting St Nicholas this week.

BOOKS

Many  St Nicholas School students are taking the opportunity to purchase signed and personalised copies of Cameron’s books at special prices. These should start arriving late next week.

Thank you to the Parents/carers who were able to attend the WORKSHOPS, lots of great tips and discussion was had by all.

COMPETITIONS

The studnets ran various competitions including 3 jars marked "Guess the number of  Stroogles (K-2)/ Scallywags (3-4)/ Pierats (5-6) in the jar" to mark Dr Cameron's visit. Prizes include a signed book of the winners choice by Dr Cameron and the obligatory lollipop.

Colouring competitions, and treasure maps were judged by Dr Cameron himself. The winners of the colouring-ins were: Archie Snape, Alyssa Malla, Alyssa Mayer, Layla Summers, Matilda Marshall, Artie Walker, Rhani Spencer-Ruddy and Chase Pritchard.

Guessing Competition winners still to be counted.

Student Responses after Dr Cameron's visit:

We really liked his videos, we liked drawing the Stroogle, his story idea about using memories of holidays and experiences is really good, I liked how he stayed in the library at breaktimes to talk to us and sign autographs, we all liked being able to order his books and him signing our name in them - that's really cool.

Thanks Dr Cameron please come back.

National Simultaneous Storytime 2023  - May 24

To celebrate this book, St Nicholas School has adopted its very own sloth.

A Reading Poem - Olivia Scott

Reading, reading, high and low,

At St Nicholas that's the way we go,

Reading, reading, high and low,

Grab a book it's ready to go.

Reading, reading, high and low,

That's the way we go.

WELCOME: SID THE SLOTH

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

Sid had an action packed week in 4P . Just have a look:

BOOK WEEK 2023

"READ, GROW, INSPIRE

WRITING, WRITING and MORE WRITING

Armidale Catholic Schools Writing Competition

This poster will be displayed in the library and in grade areas for students.

BOOK CLUB

BOOK CLUB brochures have been issued.

All paper orders due to the library tomorrow please. 

Online orders have till 8pm Friday evening.

2023 - NSW PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

Primary students have received notes and K - 2 students have received notes and a reading log on which to record books borrowed.

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

If you would like to add your own child's books to their account please wait till the 27th Feb , the official start date of the PRC. For students in Years 1 - 6 the login details are the same as last year. If you are a new family or a kinder parent please wait until March to ask for login instructions.

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.