Library News

Overdue Library Books

Please return all overdue school library books to the library as soon as possible.

There are currently more than 130 overdue books. Overdue notices have been given to the students.

Any queries, please contact me.

Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge

The Victorian Premiers' reading Challenge closed on the 3rd of September.

A big congratulations to all the students who completed the challenge.

77 students completed the challenge, reading an amazing total of 2138 books.

A fantastic achievement!

Certificates will arrive in Term 3 and will be distributed at our school assembly.

Badges will also be given to the students.

Indigenous Literacy Week

https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/ild

Indigenous Literacy Day is a celebration of the diversity of First Nations Peoples' Stories, Cultures and Languages.

2022 is the first year of UNESCO’s Decade of Indigenous Languages. Indigenous Literacy Day celebrates and promotes the revitalisation and preservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages now and for future generations of Indigenous children.

Author Spotlight - Adam Goodes

Adam Goodes is an Adnyamathanha and Narungga man and community leader. He is a former Australian Rules Footballer, having achieved the greatest heights in the game, and was named Australian of the Year in 2014 for his public work in the fight against racism and his advocacy in First Nations affairs. Together with his cousin Michael O'Loughlin, Adam founded the GO Foundation, which supports and inspires the next generation of First Nations leaders. With a diploma in Aboriginal Studies and his own daughter approaching preschool age, Adam was motivated to publish a series of books for young children and families about Australia's First Nations history.

Welcome to Our Country is a five-book series designed to connect young children, parents and carers with First Nations history and cultures.

The Welcome to Our Country books are bi-lingual, using Adnyamathanha words alongside English, the language group of Goodes’ Indigenous ancestors.

Aimed at the 4-8 age group and written in rhyming sentences, publishers Allen & Unwin reveal the aim of the book series is “to celebrate the rich traditions of dance, family, community and caring for Country from the world’s oldest continuous culture.”

Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.