Again no Gold Stars last week but let’s hope more remember to bring their Library bags this week. There are so many wonderful books we can borrow! Just a reminder again about Library days:

Thursday 6 May– Year 2

Friday 7 May – Year 4

Next week:

Tuesday 11 May – Year 6

Wednesday 12 May – Kindergarten

Thursday 13 May – Year 1

**Friday 14 May – Year 4 (instead of 21 May)

Please remind your children to bring their Library Bags on the day of their lesson  – encourage them to have it in their bags the night before! During the week please also encourage the children to read the books they borrow. Even if they have many books at home it is good for them to read the books they have chosen. They learn to discern what they like and what is appropriate for themselves.

Premiers' Reading Challenge: Remember to keep reading books from the lists, and keep a record of books read. Login and register the books completed:

https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/home.html

Don’t forget to check our Oliver Library catalogue which will let you know what books from the lists are available in our Library. Go to; oliver.dow.catholic.edu.au/miev and type ‘premier’ in the search box. Then select the level required and the search results will indicate  available titles. 

Scholastic Book Club -  All orders must be placed and paid for online. No orders or money will be accepted at school. The items you order will be delivered to school, and will be distributed to the students once they arrive. The current catalogue closes on Friday 14 May.  Please have your orders in by then please.  Thank you.

Daily Reading - As parents you are your child's most influential teacher with an important part to play in helping your child to learn to read. There is more to being a good reader than just being able to read the words accurately. Just as important is being able to understand what has been read. Always talk to your child about the book; about the pictures, the characters, how they think the story will end, their favourite part. You will then be able to see how well they have understood and you will help them to develop good comprehension skills. Take time not only to hear them read but to read aloud to them too – they love hearing you read to them!

“Read aloud every day because you just love being with your child, not because it's the right thing to do. This is as important for fathers as it is for mothers!.”

           Mem Fox

Happy reading!

Mrs Susan Bryant - Teacher Librarian