Congratulations to all the students who have returned their books, well done!  ALL BOOKS MUST BE RETURNED THIS WEEK PLEASE. There are still 115 students who need to return their books. If the books cannot be found you can choose to either send in a replacement book or the money to cover a replacement. We ask that you please search at home for any Library books and Classroom readers which might be hiding on shelves, under beds etc., also keep a lookout for our Library loan bags, which may be hiding somewhere at home. Thank you.

A request – if you have any spare Library bags, or cotton shopping bags suitable for Library bags, we would be grateful for donations. We like to keep some as Loan bags for students who forget to bring theirs to the lesson. They go out and often don’t come back, so having a supply of spares is great. Thank you.

Even though we will not be borrowing, it is important for the children to keep reading. All those lovely books at home on the shelves, books for Christmas, and don’t forget the local Library – if you are you not already members of the Campbelltown Library, it is free to join. We have some forms in the Library, or just call in to the Eagle Vale Leisure Centre and ask there.

We are still working on poetry, there are so many different types, and can be fun to share.

As the end of year draws nearer, and our lives become even busier, try to remember how important it is to take at least ten minutes a day to read with your children – they learn from you the importance of reading in their lives. There are so many beautiful Christmas stories which are good to share in the lead-up to Christmas. Holidays are a great time to stop and relax with a book.

 "Reading aloud with children is known to be the single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills they will eventually require for learning to read."

Marilyn Jager Adams, Child Development Expert

Mrs Susan Bryant

Teacher Librarian