Library and Maker Space News
Library
Welcome back for Term 2! Term 2 is always a very busy time for the Library with many activities and initiatives that encourage students to participate in regular reading. We hope that everyone takes up the challenge to join in with as many of these activities as they can.
Premier’s Reading Challenge
The 9th of May marks the beginning of the reading period for the 2022 Premier’s Reading Challenge. 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).
Students will be given more information about participation in the Premier’s Reading Challenge during their Library time.
National Simultaneous Storytime
Students in all year levels are welcome to join in with the 22nd annual National Simultaneous Storytime event on the 25th of May during first break from 11.00 a.m. After listening to this year’s book, “Family Tree”, students are welcome to stay for the remainder of first break and join in with our celebration activities.
May is National Family Reading Month
This year is the 26th 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 and Mrs H.
Book Fair
Book Fair is on the way!
Book Fair is set to begin on May 6th and will run until May 11th.
Keep an eye out for further information coming home during the next week. Families are welcome to preview some of the exciting books that will be available at our Book Fair online. More detailed information about Book Fair will be included in next week’s newsletter and through the school’s Facebook page.
