Congratulations to 3 Green, the only class who earned a Gold Star last week, their third in a row, well done!  Unfortunately borrowing has finished for the year now, as we start to collect all the books to return and repair, ready for next year. 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 white and purple 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 them, and our supplies are sadly depleted. They go out and often don’t come back. 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. 

In lessons we have been talking about Cyber safety, going places safely online, correct internet etiquette etc. Our three school rules – Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful – also apply to our online behaviour. There are some great resources online, take a look at our Oliver home page for the links to the Government Cybersafety site: oliver.dow.catholic.edu.au/miev 

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. 

"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