LIBRARY NEWS

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

Abbey 2016

National Simultaneous Storytime 2023  - May 24

To celebrate this book, St Nicholas School has adopted its very own sloth.

NAME THE SLOTH

Ask your child on Friday for the name of our school sloth.

Thankyou to Audrey Bird and Library Leaders for working on this project.

Our sloth will travel around the classes taking part in class activities, having 

his photo taken and featuring in a scrapbook and online segment in the library newsletter,  "Where am I now... The adventures of ______ the sloth."

AUTHOR in RESIDENCE

Dr Cameron Stelzer will be visiting our school to conduct a series of writing / reading workshops with our students on May 9 / 10.

Please check your Compass notifications as Dr Cameron will also be running 2 workshops for parents. Please reply if you can attend for seating and catering purposes.

BOOK WEEK 2023

"READ, GROW, INSPIRE

WRITING, WRITING and MORE WRITING

Armidale Catholic Schools Writing Competition

This poster will be displayed in the library and in grade areas for students.

BOOK CLUB

BOOK CLUB brochures will be issued tomorrow and be due back in next 

Friday, May 5.

2023 - NSW PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

Primary students have received notes and K - 2 students have received notes and a reading log on which to record books borrowed.

If you have any queries regarding the PRC please check out the website or send me through an email.

https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

If you would like to add your own child's books to their account please wait till the 27th Feb , the official start date of the PRC. For students in Years 1 - 6 the login details are the same as last year. If you are a new family or a kinder parent please wait until March to ask for login instructions.

In the library we are safe online and respectful of each other and the technology.

Please follow the steps:

1. Write your name, class and CB / ipad number neatly in the book.
2. Sit where Mrs McGuirk, or a library leader can walk behind you.
3. Always log in on your chromebook using your school login.

If you would like to access another site, please ask Mrs McGuirk first.

CHESS CLUB

Chess is available each morning and 1st Break for students to play.

The Chess Tournament will take place in Term 4, so plenty of time to get some practice in.

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. 

CLASS LIBRARY TIMETABLE - 2023

MONDAY: Yr 3

TUESDAY: Kindergarten and Yr 4

WEDNESDAY: Yr 2 and Yr 5

THURSDAY: Yr 1 and Yr 6

FRIDAY: Library Open 1st Break to all students

BOOK BUZZ: Reading Lovers Group  - Friday at 2nd Break , Yr 2 and Primary Students.

LIBRARY BAGS -  ALL students require a bag.

Please check your child's requirement list for 2023 - LIBRARY BAG is top of the list.

Now is the time to find, purchase or make a new library bag.

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.