Library News

Queensland Schools Library Week

School Libraries Unlocking the Future 

We celebrated our library during Week 4 by reflecting on how our use of the library opens or unlocks our future. Students also considered their reading future for the year ahead. Students' responses were shared, published and added to our display. 

Here is a sample of what students had to say; 

Reading about important topics can help us protect the environment, treat all living things well, change how we build things and lead to inventions. 

I can add to my vocabulary and know the meaning of words and phrases 

I can challenge myself to read more complex, meaningful stories  

Using the library well builds responsibility 

Reading takes my ideas to a new level by expanding my thinking and my imagination 

I can brainstorm with my classmates and share new paths to take with my reading choices 

Reading opens-up new possibilities and career ideas 

See all the responses on the AccessIT homepage 

Our Year 6 councillors checking out student responses to the questions

This quote from Australian author Tim Winton gives an adult take on this year's theme.

Our Digital Resources 

Our library unlocks a world of stories, information and learning opportunities by providing access to age-appropriate online resources. 

* Storybox library provides great Australian picture books narrated by well-known Australians  

*Britannica School is a great reference tool for young readers when they have a burning question 

*ABC Education provides information, current affairs, games and fun activities for primary aged students 

Please access our school subscriptions and other recommended websites from home via the AccessIT homepage at https://au.accessit.online/STS02 

1) Students sign in using the blue Single Sign on (SSO) button 

2) Open the Online Resources dashboard and click through to the resource of your choice, username and passwords are provided. 

 QSLW Art Competition – Winning Entries 

Thank you to all the wonderful artists who took the time to consider the theme and create a piece of art. All entries can be viewed outside the library. The two winning entries from Harry Weeden Year 2 and Annabel DeFreece Year 5 will go to the QLD School Library Association for the state judging.  

Volunteers please 

We have new classroom readers to cover!

Please consider volunteering to cover a few of these items at home. Instruction and support will be provided by library staff and as the old saying goes, many hands make light work.  

I need to give a special shout-out to our long-term volunteer coverer, Mrs Merryl Nunn who always does an immaculate covering job and who never seems to tire of this task.

Thank you so much Merryl, you are amazing!