Library News
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Library with Mrs Cain
The opening days for students to come and enjoy the library are:
K/1/5/6 First break (Recess) Monday and Thursday
2/3/4 Second Break (Lunch) Wednesday and Friday
Author Visit – Dr Cameron Stelzer, The Story Doctor
On Friday 12th May, we had our special visit from Author and Illustrator Dr Cameron Stelzer. All children enjoyed Cameron's visit and were all inspired to write and read!
PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE
Remember to keep logging into the website and record the books you have read. The link to the website is included HERE.
Many of the Premiers Reading Challenge books are on SORA. If you look in collections you will see collections devoted to each section of the challenge.
Friday 18 August 2023 is the challenge closing date for student entries.
Happy Reading.
CLASS BORROWING DAYS ARE:
Kindergarten Wednesday
Year 1 Friday
Year 2 Monday
Year 3 Friday
Year 4 Tuesday
Year 5 Friday
Year 6 Friday
Parents please make sure the students in K - 6 have a Library Bag on their borrowing days to take books home.
National Simultaneous Storytime
This year NSS takes place on Wednesday 24 May 2023 at 11.40 am. The story this year is called The Speedy Sloth and is written by Rebecca Young and illustrated by Heather McKenzie.
SORA
Don't forget you can access books and magazines via SORA .
Getting started with Sora
With Sora, you can get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.
Step 1 ______________________________________________________
Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to soraapp.com.
Step 2______________________________________________________
In Sora, click on I have a setup code, then sign in.
Note: If you need your sign-in information (like an ID, username, or password), it is the same one you use to log into your chromebook.
The “setup” code is cenetau
Sign into your School – Select your school - ACEN
Step 3______________________________________________________
Browse the
tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
Step 4______________________________________________________
Close the book and go to
see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:
- Select Open book or Open audiobook to read or listen to the book.
- Select Options to renew or return the book, see your notes and highlights, and more.
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Premiers Reading Challenge Books can be found in Collections in folders marked NSW Premiers Reading Challenge K-2, NSW Premiers Reading Challenge 3-4, NSW Premiers Reading Challenge 5-6.
The following link may also be of help when navigating SORA
https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/x1crca6t1n?videoFoam=true
You will need to use your school username and password to access this.
WORLD BOOK ONLINE
Our school has a subscription to World Book Online! This means you have FREE access from home or on the go with any internet-connected device.
What is World Book Online?
A safe, trusted, 21st-century learning environment for students.
- Homework help
- Read stories, articles, and current events
- Complete activities and Webquests
- Play educational games
- Interactive maps
- Citation builder
- Learn how to do research
- Explore pictures and videos
- Find reliable information for assignments and projects
Encourage Learning Anytime, Anywhere!
Username: stmaryscps
Password: library
