Library

Ms Debbie

Scholastic Book Club

Thanks so much to everyone who has purchased books through the Scholastic Book Club.  Your books should be here within 4 weeks and will be distributed to your child’s classroom as soon as they arrive.  The next Book Club will be early in Term 3.

Book Fair

The Book Fair will be set up in the Library from Wednesday 16th June to Wednesday 23rd June.  Students will visit the Book Fair during their library time, and will make a note of the books they like on a WISH list.  It is only a WISH list, not a “have to purchase” list.  Books may be purchased after school until 4:00pm or on Parent / Student / Teacher interview day from 11:00am – 7:00pm. More details closer to the date. 

If any parents would like to volunteer and spend some time in the library, I would love to see you.  There are many tasks that need to be done including shelving, borrowing, returning, assisting students to find books that suit them, and setting up displays.  If you are interested, and can spare an hour or two, please send me an email – debra.packham@education.vic.gov.au 

Author Visits

Inspiring Young Readers, Writers and Illustrators – Author Visits

This year we will be having Author / Illustrator visits for the whole school.  Each level will have a different speaker. 

Tuesday 18t May - Grade 5 & 6’s Sarah Howell who is a graphic novelist and illustrator will speak and demonstrate her illustration skills.  She self-publishes zines and mini-comics, and is currently working on a graphic novel about Dame Enid Lyons. 

Wednesday 19th May - Grade 1 & 2’s will have Adam Wallace visit.  Adam is a qualified engineer and primary school teacher who discovered a talent for writing and illustrating hilarious, horrendous and heartfelt books for children.  He has had more than 40 books published.

Thursday 20th May – Grade 3 & 4’s will listen to Andrew Plant.  Andrew is an Artist / Author / Illustrator and will discuss the process of writing and illustrating a book.  His books “The Poppy” about Australian soldiers in France during World War 1.  He illustrated a book written by Adam Wallace called “Spark” about Bushfires in Australia.

Friday 21st May – Foundation students will be entertained by Mark Carthew, who is an award-winning children’s author, musician, educator and editor, and is well known for his books and series exploring wordplay.

We look forward to having these experienced, entertaining, and well regarded Authors in our school to inspire our students to read, write and illustrate.