LIBRARY NEWS

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

Abbey 2016

THANKYOU AND FAREWELL

Thank you to my wonderful helpers this year who helped cover many books, shelved hundreds of books, and came to the book fair. St Nicholas School community sincerely thanks you for your time and commitment to our school library and our the library's vision:

Reading for learning. Reading for living. Reading for pleasure.

Thank you also to the dedicated Library Leaders. This position is highly coveted with

Yr 5 already beating down the library door to become a Library Leader for 2023.

Farewell to the students who are the last of their families and are leaving us this year. I wish you all the best as you continue on to high school, keep reading and make your school librarian your best friend. To families and students moving away, thankyou for your friendship. To all, thank you for your contribution to the fibre of our school.

2022 - NSW PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

The long-awaited Gold and Platinum certificates are here and have been issued.

Congratulations to Yr 6 students featured, absent Molly O'Mullane, on completing the Premier's Reading Challenge from Kindergarten to present day - Yr 6.

Continue with the Challenge into high school to Yr 9 and you will achieve GOLD medal status.

Congratulations - Yr 5 Gold Certificate recipients - Absent Lukah Skelton

Congratulations - Yr 4 Gold Certificate recipients

Congratulations - Yr 3 Gold Certificate recipients - Absent Cooper Gallagher

CHESS CLUB

Thankyou again to the Chess Committee for all their organisation.

HOLIDAYS ARE HERE

What to buy the children?

Here is a little poster just to bring it all into perspective.

TOWN LIBRARY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Remember to visit the town library in the holidays for lots of great activities and books etc.

https://cnl.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOME

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.

eREADING - SORA and WORLDBOOKonline

Details at the end of this page.

Parents please note there are also access details on the HOME LEARNING GRIDS to these wonderful resources for some extra reading content for your child and yourself.

CLASS LIBRARY TIMETABLE - 2023

Class lessons will be announced next year.

Now is the time to wash those library bags and keep them in a safe place ready to bring out next year, OR perhaps your child needs a new one.

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 - ALL students require a bag.

Now is the time to wash those library bags and keep them in a safe place ready to bring out next year, OR perhaps your child needs a new one.

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.

Sora - get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.

Step 1: Install Sora app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or soraapp.com.

Step 2: When in Sora, click on I have a setup code, then sign in.

Note: Need sign-in information (eg ID, username, or password), ask a teacher.

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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STUDENT EQUIPMENT LIST

2023