Library News and Events 

Last week we celebrated Queensland School Library Week.  Students who visited the library during breaks last week were able to participate in activities celebrating libraries and a love of books and reading.   

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our display or borrowed a book with a love of reading theme. 

Borrowing 

Students are reminded that they are able to return and borrow books at both breaks every day as well as during their weekly class time.  Please remember to bring library bags – students who don’t have a library bag are welcome to come along to the maker space to make their own library bag. 

Dayboro State School has subscribed to Education Queensland’s digital library for students in years 4, 5, and 6 for 2024.  This subscription allows students to access eBooks, magazines, audio books, graphic novels, etc in a digital format.  To access these digital materials, students need to open the Sora app which is available by installing it on a digital devices or via the Sora webpage if using a computer.  Upon opening the app students need to nominate their school, which needs to be entered as Education Queensland.  Students will need their MIS Id number to open their account.  Classes in years 4, 5, and 6 have explored the app during library sessions over the last two weeks. 

If students have a Moreton Bay Region Library membership this membership can also be linked through Sora which increases the number of reading materials available. 

Book Fair 

Book Fair is on the way! 

Due to commitments across the school in throughout term two in the lead up to our school’s 150th anniversary celebrations, we have made the decision to host book fair in term 1.  This year’s theme is “Book Fair Garden”.   

To help us prepare our Library space for Book Fair we are hosting a “Design a Mini Beast” Competition.  To enter, students need to design and construct an insect or mini beast to add to our Book Fair display.  We are looking for bright and colourful creations that make use of recycled materials.  There is one prize per year level.  Closing date for entries is March 7th at the library.  We have already received some amazing entries from students for this competition.  Please remember to include the student’s name and class on each entry. 

Book Fair will open on Friday the 8th of March and run until Wednesday the 13th of March.  Students may visit with a parent or caregiver before school on each of these days from 8.15am or after school until 4.00pm.  Students will bring home further information next week regarding Book Fair.  Families wishing to purchase items from Book Fair may do so using cash or card payment facilities at the Book Fair or via online payments. 

Maker Space 

The library continues to be a busy space during the breaks.  It is fabulous to see so many students creating and collaborating with others as they design and build interesting inventions in addition to playing games and assisting other students. 

Have a great week! 

Mrs Wilkinson