LIBRARY NEWS
LIBRARY NEWS
We have lots of exciting news to share –
The Library is back open for browsing and borrowing on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please check your child’s timetable for their class library day. We are also open during second lunch break on a Tuesday. A library bag is essential for multiple book borrowing. It can be any type of small bag that fits into their school backpack.
We have new shelving and furniture, with display shelves coming soon. The new layout has made the library a wonderful open learning area with space to relax and read. New books are coming all the time; encourage your child to look for their favourites or why not try a new author?
The Premier’s Reading Challenge closes today. We had a great response this year. Many thanks to our teachers and parents who supported students complete their challenge. Certificates and awards will be delivered to school early Term 4.
DREAMING WITH EYES OPEN is this year’s theme for Book Week. Our book week celebrations will be held in week 10, Term 3 19th September to 23rd September. Instead of a parade, we have decided to have a pyjama day for students, teachers and staff.
Pyjama day will be the last day of term (23/9), weather permitting, we will have a reading picnic outside and encourage parents/carers to come and join us and read a book. The pyjama theme ties in with promoting a love of reading for life and what better time to read than at night time in PJs! A donation via the Qkr app. would be appreciated, raising funds for St Vincent de Paul helping make dreams come true for children and families in need.
Competitions will run during Book Week for all students with Scholastic Book Vouchers as prizes. Students will have an opportunity to engage with a visiting author during the week as well. There will also be a coffee van for parents/carers to purchase a cuppa. We do hope that you can join us on the day.
Scholastic Book Fair will be available all week, to purchase books and some stationery items. We will advise of opening times shortly.
We will keep you updated with details regarding Book Week in upcoming newsletters. Looking forward to celebrating with our SHM Community.
Happy Reading!
Cecilia Jago & Josie Spano