Library News

Our scheduled author visits for P-2 and Years 6-7 had to be cancelled due to Covid lockdowns interstate but fortunately our Year 8-9 author visit was able to go ahead. Students were lucky enough to meet journalist, author and surfer, Tim Baker. Tim...

At the start of Book Week, the Children’s Book Council of Australia announced the winners of the Book of the Year competition in the various categories of Older Readers, Younger Readers, Early Childhood, Picture Books, Non-Fiction and the Crichton...

We have a week’s worth of exciting activities planned for Book Week next week. Monday, of course, is our dress-up day. Check out the internet for lots of easy costume ideas. The parade will take place on the oval near the hall at 8.30am. Each day...

Anyone who is planning on entering the Telling Stories writing competition, make sure your story and completed entry form is sent to Ms Keen by next Friday, 20th August Library Lessons During Lockdown Last week, our Year 4-6 students analysed the...

The library has lots of online resources to assist students with their assignments, and library staff are just an email or phone call away if you need assistance. Our LibGuides have been set up to provide research help for students - collecting...

The library staff are sad to say goodbye to Ms Madison Dearnaley who is finishing this week. Ms Dearnaley has been a favourite with staff and students alike and we will miss her warm manner, extensive knowledge of children’s literature and amazing...

Overdue notices were emailed home this week. Please ensure that any overdue library books are returned before the end of term. Students may then borrow an unlimited number of books over the holidays. STEM Learning in the Library Year 1 students have...

This week, Rachel Spratt, author of the Nanny Piggins, Peski Kids and Friday Barnes series, spoke to the Year 3-5 students. Her former career as a stand-up comedian was in evidence as she entertained the students while still promoting the importance...

On Tuesday, all students in Years 3-5 will see author R.A. Spratt. She is a writer for dozens of television programmes and the author of 24 books, including detective series Friday Barnes, comedy series Nanny Piggins, and mystery series The Peski...

Please submit any Book Club orders online by Sunday please. Order forms were given to your child’s teacher last week. Robots, Dragonflies and Yarn Balls in the Library This week junior students played with ozobots – tiny robots that students can...