Library News

Book Club is one of the many clubs on offer at St. Joseph’s. Recently Book Club students selected titles they would like to read from a range brought to the College by Lamont Booksellers. The books students selected were then assessed by Library staff and all were suitable to be added to the Library collection, for immediate loan. Book selection is a key factor in encouraging students to enjoy reading, and for students to enjoy the benefits of regular reading.

Reading Room students have completed their Term Reflection on their reading progress and self-assessment against their reading goals. Here are some of their Reflections:

My goal for Reading Room this term was to read more than 45mins. Some challenges to achieving this were not to get distracted. I’ve enjoyed reading “Fox Swift”. I have managed to read for 55-60mins per lesson. For next term, my goal is to read for longer without getting distracted.

My goal for Reading Room this term was to be able to read for longer. Some challenges to achieving this were that I would pick uninteresting books which would make me bored and not want to keep reading. I've enjoyed finding the right book in the end and it keeping me engaged. I have managed to read for around 70 minutes per lesson. For next term, my goal is to be able to gain a better understanding of the meaning of words.

My goal for Reading Room this term was to finish a book. Some challenges to achieving this were to try and read longer each lesson. I’ve enjoyed class being quiet and calm. I have managed to read for 50 minutes per lesson. For next term, my goal is to finish one more book.

My goal for Reading Room this term was to read for a longer period of time. Some challenges to achieving this goal were to be focused on the book and limit distractions. I have managed to read for at least 30 minutes per lesson. For next term, my goal is the exact same.

My goal for Reading Room this term was to pick a better book so I read for longer. A challenge to achieving this was picking the right book. I've enjoyed being able to read for longer. I have managed to read for 45 minutes per lesson. For next term, my goal is to get faster at my reading because I am a really slow reader.

My goal for Reading Room this term was to read for a longer amount of time. A challenge to achieving this were distractions during class. I’ve enjoyed being able to read every Wednesday because I don’t normally take the time to read at home. I have managed to read for at least 45 minutes per lesson. For next term, my goal is to ignore the distractions so I can focus more on my book.