Library and Makerspace News
Robotics
On the 2nd of May nominated students from Year 4 and Year 5 participated in a robotics immersion day at Kurwongbah State School. We had a very busy day of coding, robot modification, and friendly competition. Well done to all participating students, you certainly learned a lot throughout the day.
Readers Cup
During the last week of term one, ten students from across Year 5 and Year 6 have been preparing for the upcoming Readers Cup competition. This competition requires students to read five novels (generally more than once) so that they know as much about the books as possible. On the day of the competition the teams participate in five rounds of questioning where they answer collaboratively to earn points. There are still a few weeks of reading ahead before the day of the competition. We would like to wish these students the best as they continue to prepare for their competition on the 5th of June.
Premier’s Reading Challenge
The 2024 Premiers Reading Challenge reading period is now open. To complete the challenge students in Prep – Year 2 need to read or experience 20 books, students in Year 3 and Year 4 need to read 20 books, and students in Year 5 and Year 6 need to read 15 books (this number of books acknowledges that older students are more likely to select longer and more complex books). The reader record form is available from the library and from class teachers. Completed forms need to be returned to classroom teachers and we will be looking for the child in each class who is able to read the greatest number of books as part of this challenge.
National Simultaneous Storytime
Students in all year levels are welcome to join in with the 24th annual National Simultaneous Storytime event on the 22nd of May during first break at the Library. Students are welcome to visit the display in the Library and to join in with some of our celebration activities during the breaks throughout week.
This year is the 28th year of National Family Reading Month which celebrates and encourages families reading together. Why not take the 31 Day Family Reading Challenge? To participate in the 31 Day Family Reading Challenge simply read for a minimum of 10 minutes each day and mark the day’s reading on the record chart. The reading record chart is available from the Library and is also included below. Students who return their completed reading chart will receive a certificate of participation.
Have a great week!
Mrs Wilkinson