Highlights From the Library 2023
STATISTICS FROM THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - AccessIT
- 64,270 items were circulated from the library
- $56,978.45 worth of school resources were added to AccessIT
- 870 new items, valued at $9,180.00 were added to our student collections
LIFE and LEARNING in the LIBRARY
- Weekly borrowing sessions for free choice reading material
- Regular sharing of fabulous stories as read-alouds with follow up discussion
- Sharing picture books to make meaning from visual elements
- Independent searching of AccessIT to locate and select titles for free choice reading
- Student use of online resources, Clickview and Britannica to gather information.
- Prep-Year 1 lessons to build knowledge of story and information and how we use books to get answers to our questions
- Year 5 and 6 book reviews published in AccessIT which demonstrated book knowledge and responses as well as informing future readers
- Engaging displays created by the library team to promote new books, special calendar events and Australian authors
- Lunchtime activities each Tuesday
- Celebrations of Australian literature and libraries during:
*Queensland Schools Library Week -School Libraries Devoted to You
*National Simultaneous Story-time - The Speedy Sloth
*Step into Stories - Successful Australian book creators Gus Gordon and Sami Bayley visited and shared their passion and skill with Year 3 - 6
*Book Week, we looked closely at the short-listed books and the theme “Read Grow Inspire” and enjoyed a performance “Way Too Cool”
LIBRARY MANAGEMENT/IMPROVEMENTS
- Managed the move to a temporary space so that we could continue our service
- Student collection was refreshed and reorganised during the stock-take of the Fiction collection
We have much to celebrate and to be grateful for across this year of life and learning in the library.
HOLIDAY READING AND VIEWING
Students can access the following school subscriptions for stories and information over the break. Access is via the online resource dashboard in AccessIT https://au.accessit.online/STM33/#!dashboard
- E-Platform - E-books and audio books can be borrowed from the Diocese of Toowoomba Resource Centre Wheelers platform using student’s school login details
- Story Box Library – Great Australian stories read aloud while the text displays on the screen
https://storyboxlibrary.com.au
Log in with;
Username –ssps
Password - stories
- Storyline Online
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Professional actors read the books, includes close-ups of the book pages and displayed text
- Kidlit TV
A tv show about story makers that includes “Read Out Loud” story time and children’s literature podcasts for kids
Read great information and get answers to those curious questions at:
Britannica School - https://school.eb.com.au/
Login with – stsaviour, sspsqld
ClickView - https://online.clickview.com.au/
Login with – school email (sspusername@twb.catholic.edu.au)
ABC Education - https://www.abc.net.au/education#!/home
FAMILY BOOK CLUB
THE WINNER OF THE READING HOUSE TROPHY FOR 2023 IS...
Xavier with 143 points!
followed by Goretti on 132 points, McAuley on 123 and Coolock on 120
OVERDUE LOANS
Students with overdue loans have been given a list. Please ensure these items are kept in a safe place for return Week 1 2024, thank you.
IS THIS BOOK YOURS?
This lovely picture book was left in the returns trolley by mistake. Please advise library staff if it belongs to your family.
A BIG END OF YEAR THANK YOU TO...
- Merryl Nunn, Tarsha Scotts and Donna Enders for endless book covering and Book Club coordination
- All the wonderful SSPS staff who value our service and contribute to the equitable functioning and ongoing improvement of the library
Christmas blessings from the library staff!
Enjoy this special time of the year and happy holiday to everyone!