Congratulations to all the students who have returned their books, well done!  ALL BOOKS MUST BE RETURNED THIS WEEK PLEASE. There are still 98 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. Thank you too to the generous families who have donated spare Library bags. 

Remember that holidays are the best time 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 - just call in to the Eagle Vale Leisure Centre and ask there. 

Premiers' Reading Challenge: Congratulations to all the students who will receive their completion certificates this week. Special congratulations to the students who will receive a Gold Award for completing four years in a row, and some who will receive a Platinum Award for seven continuous years – fantastic commitment to their reading. This year was very different but we still had 94 students who were able to complete the challenge. Let’s hope we have a few more next year! 

Have a good Christmas break, and 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. 

"I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers. To become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage."

Roald Dahl

Mrs Susan Bryant

Teacher Librarian