Primary News
Samantha Rogut – Head of Library & Information Services (K-6)
Primary Library Wrap Up
Many exciting activities are taking place in the Primary Library during Term 4. Students have been able to enter the ‘Book Bingo’ competition, adopt a book from our collection, join the ‘Games Club’ at lunchtimes and take part in the hotly contested ‘Book in a Bottle’.
The Primary Library will close for borrowing from Monday 27 November 2023, as library staff prepare the library for stocktake and the move into its newly refurbished space, the former Kindergarten rooms.
Whilst the library is closed for borrowing, students may read books from the playground Bibliotree, their classroom libraries or listen to a story on Storybox Library. Re-reading favourite books that they have at home is another great way to encourage a reading ‘habit’. One suggestion is to re-read your bookshelf in the order the books are shelved. Students might also like to recommend one of their own books to a friend and have a ‘book swap’ with one another. This idea works well during the holiday period as well as during term time.
Holiday Ideas
During the end of year break there are many interesting events and exhibitions taking place that are suitable for children. Many are organised by local libraries and museums.
You may find something interesting to attend in the list below:
- Waverly Library – Events Page
- Woollahra Library – What’s On Page
- Randwick Library – Classic Comics & Brain Games for all Ages
- Visit the Children’s Library at the State Library of NSW
- Take Part in the Book Lovers Club – State Library of NSW
- Visit the Australian Museum
- Visit the Octopus Garden Immersive Experience Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum
- Listen and Watch a book being read aloud on Storybox Library:
Username: Storybox Emanuel
Password: Storybox
Important Primary Library Dates
- Book Bingo entries need to be completed and handed in to library staff by Friday 24 November 2023 (Week 7A)
- Book in a Bottle entries will be drawn Monday 27 November 2023 (Week 8B)
- Primary Library closes for borrowing from Monday 27 November 2023. Please return all borrowed books.
We have an exciting few weeks ahead of us and so many wonderful things to look forward to as we prepare to move into our new library space. Until then, don’t forget that we are open at Recess and Lunchtime Monday to Thursday. We look forward to seeing you some time soon.
