Library News
Mrs Cain
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Borrowing Days - Please note changes to borrowing days to better fit class timetables. Extra borrowing time is also available in recess and lunch breaks.
MONDAY - Years 2 & 6
WEDNESDAY - Year 3
THURSDAY - Yr 4
FRIDAY - Kinder, Year 1 & Year 5
Tuesday & Friday 2nd break Yrs 2, 3, & 4
Monday & Wednesday 1st break Years K, 1, 5 & 6.
Remember to bring your library bags so that books can be taken home.
Kinder - 1-2 books
Yrs 1-6 - 1-4 books, 1 book stays under their desk to read in class and 3 can go home.
Book Club
All students should have received Issue 4 of Bookclub This closes on 17th June 2022. Feel free to order. There are some great bargains on series of books this month.
Premier's Reading Challenge
A reminder the challenge continues. Books can be found in the library or in SORA. You need to log into the PRC site to add books you read.
The challenge is as follows:-
| Challenge | Number of books you must read | Minimum number of PRC books | Maximum number of Personal Choice books | PRC booklists you can read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-2 | 30 | 25 | 5 | K-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
| 3-4 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 3-4, 5-6, 7-9 |
| 5-6 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 5-6, 7-9 |
The link to the website with information, including what books to read is here.
Information on how to participate are linked here.
PRC books are available on SORA. Information on how to access SORA is below.
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
