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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

CLASS BORROWING DAYS ARE:

Kindergarten Thursday - Please Note the Change of Day

Year 1 Friday

Year 2 Friday

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.

STATE LIBRARY OF NSW - Atlas — junior membership program

We are so excited to tell you about Atlas — our brand new junior membership program! Atlas is a learning community for young people aged 5–15 years, who treasure discovery, curiosity and creativity. Kids can participate in online workshops for artmaking, writing and reading, as well as special members only events both in the Library and online. Members receive a welcome pack delivered to their door and there is also an option for groups, such as after school care to join. Please share this link with the curious kids you know!

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

We are almost there. The challenge ends on Friday 18 August 2023. Please make sure you have your reading log up to date and submitted so I can validate your entry. This needs to happen for a certificate to be awarded.

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.

BOOK WEEK

Book Week is 21st -25th August. We are excited to again be able to dress up for a book parade. Our theme is READ, GROW, INSPIRE. Get thinking about what costume you will come dressed in for our parade. What book have you read that helped you grow and inspired you be be something, do something or create something?? It is even more exciting this year as we include Grandparents Day on this day. A wonderful whole family celebration!

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. Ask you class teacher if you aren;t sure what this is.

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.

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!

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