Library and Maker Space News
Library and Maker Space News
Lego Robotics
On the 21st of April selected students in Year 5 participated in a RoboCoast robotics event held at Undurba State School. Throughout the event students were encouraged to work with their partner, and other teams, to solve coding problems. All groups coded a robot to drive in a square using coded steps, follow a line on robotics mat using a light sensor, and participate in a Sumo challenge using a proximity sensor and light sensor. The participating students are to be commended for their perseverance when solving coding problems.
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. Reading record sheets are available from class teachers and from the Library.
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
Is your family participating in the 31 Day Reading Challenge? Visit the Scholastic website for more information and take up the challenge with your family.
Did you know reading for just 10 minutes a day exposes children to more than 600,000 words in one year? The benefit of this word exposure is immense—reading more improves a child’s performance in general knowledge, vocabulary, reading comprehension, verbal fluency and spelling.
Have a great week!
Mrs Wilkinson and Mrs H.
Book Fair Starts This Week!
Book Fair opens this Friday May 6th at 8.00 a.m. and will run until Wednesday May 11th.
Book Fair will be open before school each day from 8.00 a.m. and after school until approximately 4.00 p.m.
Parents and caregivers are welcome to visit Book Fair. Images of the Book Fair, including book pricing, will be posted on the school Facebook page for families who are unable to attend the Book Fair but would still like to view the books that are available. Payment for books can be made online, using EFTPOS facilities at the Book Fair, and with cash at the Book Fair.
The preview below shows some of the exciting books that will be available at Book Fair. Also shown is a payment slip for families who wish to make payment on line.
Popular book titles often sell out quickly, but most are able to be ordered for delivery within approximately 7 days of the book fair’s completion. Please note that stationery items that sell out quickly cannot be reordered.
Every purchase from Book Fair help to raise money for the Library which is used to purchased new books for our students.
We hope to see you at our Book Fair!
