We are so happy to welcome all of our students back into the Library after lockdown. Thank you so much for how you have supported your children during this time. We have had a number of emails from parents and students, looking for more reading resources, sharing their library learning and wanting to borrow books. We have also received communication about lost books, and want to thank you if you have paid for lost or damaged books. Communication with parents and carers helps us ensure that we are providing the best possible service to the children. 

Online Author Visit

Two weeks ago students had the opportunity to virtually interact with author Brisbane Chris Collins. Chris is the author of some favourites such as Funky Chicken, Mission InCROCobile, Chooks in Space and A Bug Called Doug. The library now has more copies of these books, plus Chris’ new book The Things You Can Do With Blue Whale Poo.

Overdue Notices

Overdue notices for Term 4 will be sent out next week. Please have a look around your house for these books as we are approaching our annual stocktaking period and need the books to be returned. Books that are lost or damaged need to be paid for using QKR. The cost is $8 per book. If you have any concerns about overdue notices please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

Tips for Reading Time with Children

Next time you settle in with your kids for storytime, ask them a few questions while you read. This can help make storytime even more valuable, and boost the skills your child gets out of reading. Have you tried these questions?

• What do you think might happen in this story?
  
  
• What word do you think should come next?

• What was that character’s name again?

• Which words do you think best describe this character?

• Can you make up a different ending to this story?

Happy Reading,

Lauren Hudson (Teacher/Librarian) lauren.hudson@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Kirsty Vera (Library Assistant) kirsty.vera@cg.catholic.edu.au