Library News
Mrs Cain
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Library Borrowing
Library borrowing has finished for the year. Could everyone please make sure they return their library books ASAP as we are stocktaking. Thank you for your support with this.
SORA
Don't forget you can still find things to read over the holidays. SORA is available to borrowing books in electronic format that can be read on any device anywhere. Details on how to access this is below.
Book Club
Book Club orders have closed today. Books should be delivered by the end of term. I will hand them out to the children as soon as they arrive. Thank you for you support through the purchase of books through the book club.
Premier's Reading Challenge
We are still waiting for the certificates to arrive. We will hand them out as soon as they become available.
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
