Tirkandi News
Term 1 Week 4
Scholastic Book Club
Keep your eyes peeled for the next Scholastic Book Club issue! Several issues will be sent home throughout the year. If you are new to Book Club or would simply like a refresher on how to use the LOOP payment platform, please see the attachments for instructions.
Orders are usually open for one week and can be made easily online. Reminders for due dates will be included in the school newsletter and on posters around the school. You can familiarise yourself with the website here.
Scholastic Rewards can be earned through each Book Club order. This is a fantastic way for families to reward the school as we can get new resources!
Library Changes in 2021
This year we have some changes to the library space as classrooms are now occupying the Tirkandi building. We have moved some of our book collections to the Activity Room as a temporary location, which is now referred to as the 'Morphett Primary Library'.
Please note which collections are in each building this year:
Tirkandi Library
- Picture books
- Non-fiction books
Morphett Primary Library
- Fiction books
- Series books (year 3+)
- Language books
- Picture books for older readers (orange stickers)
- Graphic novels (yellow stickers)
Premier's Reading Challenge
As we embark on a new year I look forward to see everyone participate in the Premier's Reading Challenge. The challenge requires students from all year levels to read 12 books from the PRC booklist. Remember to check stickers on our library books to ensure students are reading at the appropriate level. Sheets will be handed out to students by their class teachers.
Please visit the following website for more information: https://premiersreadingchallenge.sa.edu.au/
Borrow
Reception - Can borrow 4 books
Years 1, 2, 3, 4 - Can borrow 8 books
Years 5, 6, 7 - Can borrow 10 books
Parents – Can borrow up to 10 books
Books can be kept for a maximum of 2 weeks. All that is required for borrowing is a library bag (for Reception, Year 1/2) and no overdue books. Students are encouraged to manage their own library bag and to borrow regularly.
Return
Students can either place books they want to return in their classroom library box, directly into the green returns box in the Tirkandi library or the clear tubs at the borrowing station in the Morphett Primary Library. I kindly ask that students return books to the building they borrowed it from as this will significantly help to reduce movement between the two buildings.
Overdue Books
School policy states that $10 is the replacement cost for each book not returned or damaged. Your child will be unable to borrow until the book(s) are returned or the $10 payment is made to the Tirkandi library. If the book is found the money will be refunded to you.
Library Open Hours
Monday - Before school
Tuesday - Before school
Wednesday - After school
Thursday - After school
I will be located in Tirkandi Library so please do not hesitate to visit! If you would like to access the Morphett Primary Library during these hours please see me.
Tegan Dart
Library Manager
tegan.dart688@schools.sa.edu.au