Tirkandi News

Term 2 Week 4

Book series of the week

Every week in the library a new series will be on display to help expose students to all different kinds of books. 

 

This week Zac Power is on display. 'The series is based upon the adventures of Zac Power, a 12 year old boy, and his 15 year old brother, Leon. Zac is a secret agent for the fictitious intelligence agency GIB (Government Investigation Bureau), and Zac's adventures frequently see him saving the world in a day while also doing his 12 year old chores '.

 

Scholastic Book Club Orders

Issue 3 is now Open.

Please use the link below to order online, as the school is not accepting any cash payments. 

Thank you and happy shopping! 

https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx

Premier's Reading Challenge

The Premier's Reading Challenge has started. Forms have been handed out to students. There are extras in the library if your child needs another. So start recording the PRC books your reading and happy reading to everyone!!

 

Borrowing

Reception -  Can borrow 4 books

Years 1, 2, 3, 4 - Can borrow 8 books

Years 5 and 6 - 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.

Returns

Students can either place books they want to return in their classroom library box, directly into the green returns box in the Tirkandi library. 

Overdue, Lost or Damaged Books

The school library policy for overdue, lost or damaged books has been updated. A library book that has been overdue / lost for 2 weeks or more or damaged, there will now be a fee of $15; however if the book is found or returned you will be reimbursed the full amount. Students will be unable to borrow until the book(s) are returned or the payment is made.

The money goes towards replacing that book so your child and other students can have 

Library Open Hours

Monday - Before and after school

Tuesday - Before school

Wednesday - Before and after school

Thursday - Before school

Friday - Before school

 

I am located in the library office in Tirkandi so please do not hesitate to visit! 

 

Gena Patini

Library Manager

gena.patini113@schools.sa.edu.au