It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of 2011. It has been an exciting year in the library. We have seen the regular arrival of many new books and Mrs Jarrett has been kept busy accessioning and preparing them for borrowing.
Wonderful Mothers
I would like to extend my thanks to the mothers who regularly took big bags of books home to be covered. It is through your hard work and dedication that the library has continued to be a place where new reading material is constantly on display.
Outstanding Library Monitors
My wonderful library monitors have been the backbone of the library this year. I congratulate Tayla, Taryn, Hannah, Volkan, Jack, Alex, Nathan, Ryan, Tom, Rentaro, Brendan, Emily and Oliver on the manner in which you have undertaken your duties in the library with enthusiasm and dedication. What am I going to do without you?
Totally Amazing
I have had very encouraging feedback from the students on the Totally Amazing performance which showcased the shortlisted books for 2011. These wonderful performers really made the books that the children had been studying in library lessons come to life. There was entertaining singing and dancing weaving the books into an engaging story in which the children could participate with the actors. This was a marvellous celebration of reading.
The Book Parade and Book Fair
We always enjoy the book parade and this year was no exception. The book parade is a highlight of the year at Cromer and our marvellous staff really get into the spirit with their amazing costumes. What child would fail to enjoy reading after watching so many storybook characters come to life?
We have had two book fairs this year and both have been extremely successful. The commission from the sale of the books has really helped to stock the library shelves with a great number of new titles. We will only have one book fair next year. This will begin on March 20th.
The Library Program.
The students will be receiving library lessons until the end of week eight. All borrowing will cease at the end of week six. During weeks seven and eight I will be asking for the return of all borrowed items so that the stocktake can begin in week nine. All students who have no outstanding loans by week nine will receive a ticket in the library raffle.
Books that were considered for the shortlist as book of the year are called Notable Books. I have chosen a number of Notable books and new picture books for inclusion in the library program this term.
Kindergarten and Year One will explore the simple things that make us happy in A Rat In A Stripy Sock by Francis Watts. They will enjoy the symbols of love in our lives that are evident in What Is This Thing Called Love? By David Cali. We will all enjoy reading Hazel Edwards’ latest book Hooray! There’s A Hippopotamus On Our Roof Having A Birthday Party and Leo The Littlest Seahorse by Margaret Wild will lead us under the sea to find out all about the life of these unique creatures.
Year Two students will begin their study with Bruce Whatley’s latest book Hunting For Dragons. This is an exciting tale which explores the power of the imagination. We will then read The Vegetable Ark by Kim Kane, an author with whom the children are quite familiar. How Frogmouth Found A Home by Ambelin Kwaymullina is a wonderful Aboriginal legend which will lead us into the Dreamtime and Cowzat by Bruce Atherton gives as a humorous and unique account of how the game of cricket may really have been invented.
The Students in Stage Two will begin their studies with a trip to Vietnam using the book The Red Bridge by Kylie Dunstan. We will venture into life in Victorian England as we study Queen Victoria’s Underpants by Jackie French. The Great Expedition by Peter Carnavas will take us on the expedition with Burke and Wills and the wonderful book by Boori Monty Prior, Shake A Leg will demonstrate the power of dance in breaking down cultural barriers.
In Stage Three the students will journey to Macquarie Island using the detailed history provided in One Small Island by Alison Lester. Jackie French's Queen Victoria's Underpants has also been chosen for Stage Three to enjoy. The Road to Goonong by David Cox will provide the students with an experience of life during the Great Depression and will highlight the inginuity and resourcefulness of people living on the land at this time. Brian Flakner is a popular author in our library and his latest book Nothwood will be the final focus in our studies for this term.
Smart Notebooks have been created for the study of all of the above texts. Lessons include interactive activities on the Panaboard, exploration of websites to research the themes in each of the books, viewing of books related to the texts that are being studied, virtual tours using YouTube and assorted activities in response to the texts. We are going to be busy! Have a wonderful fourth term and really enjoy your Christmas break.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
TOTALLY AMAZING TERM THREE
Term three is always our favourite time of year in the library. The children's Book Council Short list has been announced and we are enjoying studying all the books to decide which should get our vote for book of the year in each category. We are also looking forward to some wonderful events.
TOTALLY AMAZING
The Book Week Theme for this year is One World Many Stories. On the 17th of August the performance group Echelon Productions will enterain us with their production of Totally Amazing. The performers will take us on a journey to explore the Book Week theme and watch a number of the shortlisted books come to life. International writer, composer and teacher, Craig Christie has created this musical.
As Year 5 will be away at camp, the group has agreed to return on the 9th of September for a special performance for these students. No one will miss out!
BOOK FAIR
From the 23rd ofAugust until the 26th of August the library will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair. There will be a large display of books on offer for purchasing or donating to the library. Remember that every purchase helps our book collection to grow.
BOOK PARADE
The book parade will take place on Thursday the 25th of August from 9:15 until 10:45 am. Get those costumes ready!
THE LIBRARY PROGRAM
Three of the categories in the CBCA Short list will be studied this term. Kindergarten and Year One will examine the Early Childhood Short List. Years Two, Three and Four will study the Picture Book of The Year category. Stage Three students will study the Younger Readers Short List. This is a rather broad category of novels for primary school aged readers.
A Smart Notebook has been created to guide each unit of study. The students will read the texts, participate in a number of interactive activities in response to their reading and access websites which inform them about the authors and illustrators. Each class will use the Intel Online Visual Ranking Tool to vote for the book that they believe should be the winner. This tool allows the students to comment on the books and compare their voting with those of other classes in a visual diagram.
OUR NEW MAP OF THE WORLD
In keeping with the theme One World Many Stories we have a wonderful, very large, felt floor map of the world in the library. To accompany this map there is a large collection of felt animals, landmarks, and labels identifying continents, countries, cities, mountain ranges, deserts, rivers, lakes and seas. The Atlases have been dusted off for use!! The students are having a great deal of fun researching and exploring the world.
It is going to be a busy term and, as usual, we are having a great deal of fun in the library.
TOTALLY AMAZING
The Book Week Theme for this year is One World Many Stories. On the 17th of August the performance group Echelon Productions will enterain us with their production of Totally Amazing. The performers will take us on a journey to explore the Book Week theme and watch a number of the shortlisted books come to life. International writer, composer and teacher, Craig Christie has created this musical.
As Year 5 will be away at camp, the group has agreed to return on the 9th of September for a special performance for these students. No one will miss out!
BOOK FAIR
From the 23rd ofAugust until the 26th of August the library will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair. There will be a large display of books on offer for purchasing or donating to the library. Remember that every purchase helps our book collection to grow.
BOOK PARADE
The book parade will take place on Thursday the 25th of August from 9:15 until 10:45 am. Get those costumes ready!
THE LIBRARY PROGRAM
Three of the categories in the CBCA Short list will be studied this term. Kindergarten and Year One will examine the Early Childhood Short List. Years Two, Three and Four will study the Picture Book of The Year category. Stage Three students will study the Younger Readers Short List. This is a rather broad category of novels for primary school aged readers.
A Smart Notebook has been created to guide each unit of study. The students will read the texts, participate in a number of interactive activities in response to their reading and access websites which inform them about the authors and illustrators. Each class will use the Intel Online Visual Ranking Tool to vote for the book that they believe should be the winner. This tool allows the students to comment on the books and compare their voting with those of other classes in a visual diagram.
OUR NEW MAP OF THE WORLD
In keeping with the theme One World Many Stories we have a wonderful, very large, felt floor map of the world in the library. To accompany this map there is a large collection of felt animals, landmarks, and labels identifying continents, countries, cities, mountain ranges, deserts, rivers, lakes and seas. The Atlases have been dusted off for use!! The students are having a great deal of fun researching and exploring the world.
It is going to be a busy term and, as usual, we are having a great deal of fun in the library.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
TERM TWO NEWS
There is great excitement in the library. We have received our commission from the book fair in the form of brand new books. The students can’t wait for them to be accessioned so that they can borrow them. I would like to extend my thanks to all the parents and students who supported the book fair. You have really helped our library!
During the book fair, the author Jacqueline Harvey visited the school and spoke to Years Three to Six about her journey as an author and her Alice-Miranda series of books. These books have been immensely popular with the Cromer students.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Smart Notebooks have been created to guide the author studies for each grade. All online resources that are to be used this term can be found at the following link:
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listauthorsd1.html
Kindergarten
This term the Kindergarten students will study the work of the author/illustrator Nick Bland. He has created such entertaining stories as The Wrong Book and The Very Cranky Bear. Students of all ages enjoy these stories.
Year One
The students in Year One will be looking at the work of Hazel Edwards. The students are enjoying visiting her website where they can enjoy her book reading sessions. One of her newest works is The Flight of the Bumble Bee which is part of the new Music Box series. Students are introduced to classic pieces of music through literature.
Year Two
The students in Year Two are exploring what it means to be an illustrator by studying the work of Freya Blackwood. She has illustrated for a number of popular authors. We will be analysing the manner in which her illustrations enhance the mood of the story and will undertake our own illustrating tasks.
Year Three
Jackie French is a prolific Australian author whose stories have wonderful appeal for all ages. The students will be introduced to the wide range of titles that are available in our library and will undertake a detailed study of a selection of her works.
Year Four
The work of the academy award winning Australian author/illustrator Shaun Tan is the focus of our unit of study for Year Four. This unit is a study of visual literacy.
Years Five and Six
In this unit the students will be looking at the works of a variety of authors and genres:
Eoin Colfer’s complex adventure story Artemis Fowl.
Kathy Kacers moving story of a holocaust surviver Hiding Edith.
Oliver Phommavanh’s very amusing tale of the experiences of young Thai-Australian boy who is beginning high school in the book Thai-Riffic!
Richard Newsome’s adventure story The Billionaire’s Curse.
We are looking forward to a happy and productive term. It is an absolute joy to watch the children in the library at lunch time as they enjoy the many activities that are available to them. We are all having great fun!
During the book fair, the author Jacqueline Harvey visited the school and spoke to Years Three to Six about her journey as an author and her Alice-Miranda series of books. These books have been immensely popular with the Cromer students.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Smart Notebooks have been created to guide the author studies for each grade. All online resources that are to be used this term can be found at the following link:
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listauthorsd1.html
Kindergarten
This term the Kindergarten students will study the work of the author/illustrator Nick Bland. He has created such entertaining stories as The Wrong Book and The Very Cranky Bear. Students of all ages enjoy these stories.
Year One
The students in Year One will be looking at the work of Hazel Edwards. The students are enjoying visiting her website where they can enjoy her book reading sessions. One of her newest works is The Flight of the Bumble Bee which is part of the new Music Box series. Students are introduced to classic pieces of music through literature.
Year Two
The students in Year Two are exploring what it means to be an illustrator by studying the work of Freya Blackwood. She has illustrated for a number of popular authors. We will be analysing the manner in which her illustrations enhance the mood of the story and will undertake our own illustrating tasks.
Year Three
Jackie French is a prolific Australian author whose stories have wonderful appeal for all ages. The students will be introduced to the wide range of titles that are available in our library and will undertake a detailed study of a selection of her works.
Year Four
The work of the academy award winning Australian author/illustrator Shaun Tan is the focus of our unit of study for Year Four. This unit is a study of visual literacy.
Years Five and Six
In this unit the students will be looking at the works of a variety of authors and genres:
Eoin Colfer’s complex adventure story Artemis Fowl.
Kathy Kacers moving story of a holocaust surviver Hiding Edith.
Oliver Phommavanh’s very amusing tale of the experiences of young Thai-Australian boy who is beginning high school in the book Thai-Riffic!
Richard Newsome’s adventure story The Billionaire’s Curse.
We are looking forward to a happy and productive term. It is an absolute joy to watch the children in the library at lunch time as they enjoy the many activities that are available to them. We are all having great fun!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
WE'RE BACK!!
It is the start of a brand new year and it is business as usual in the library. We have some wonderful spaces to read and enjoy books and plenty of additions to the collection. Popular books have been placed in labelled boxes and many, many students are enjoying the library at lunch time. The library is humming.
Author Visit and Mini Book Fair
On March 16th the author Jacqueline Harvey will visit the school to talk to Years Three to Six. She has written the Alice -Miranda books. Her Website can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.jacquelineharvey.com.au/alice-miranda
Students will have the opportunity to purchase copies of the Alice-Miranda books for $16. There will also be a wide choice of books to purchase at the mini book fair that will be held during the week of March 15th to 18th.
LIBRARY LESSONS
The students are again visiting the library for their lessons which are held on a fortnightly rotating basis. They may return and borrow at this time and also before and after school every day and at lunch time on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Kindergarten
Using the wiki at the address below, the students in Kindergarten will undertake a study of the work of author/illustrator Pamella Allen. The wiki showcases the books that we have in the library and provides links to Websites related to the themes of the books.
http://pamelaallen.wikispaces.com/
The students will also undertake the Premier’s Reading Challenge. We need to read thirty books! This will be done in class and in library lessons.
YEAR ONE
The Year One students will be studying the fascinating work of Babette Cole. A Wiki has been created which features the books that we will be studying. There are Websites to visit and activities to be undertaken. It can be accessed at the link below.
http://babettecole.wikispaces.com/
The students will also be undertaking the Premier’s Reading Challenge . We will be sharing thirty books for this purpose.
YEAR TWO
The Year Two students are learning about the author Mem Fox. The Wiki at the address below showcases books that we will be studying, provides links to related Websites and details activities related to the books studied.
http://authorstudymemfox.wikispaces.com/
YEAR THREE
The fascinating work of Anthony Browne is the focus of study for Year Three this term. To aid our study we will be using the Wiki at the address below.
http://abrowne.wikispaces.com/
A Smart Notebook has also been created for each book in order to facilitate meaningful discussion and responses to the stories.
YEAR FOUR
The ever popular Roald Dahl is the author that Year Four are studying this term. A Smart Notebook has been created which guides the students through the themes and issues in some Roald Dahl novels. The students will have the opportunity to undertake writing tasks inspired by the work of this entertaining author. Websites that will be used in this study can be found at the link below.
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listroalddad.html
YEAR FIVE
The students in Year Five are participating in a unit of study on Persuasive Writing. Using the hotlist below ,they will learn how to plan their writing, analyse examples and perfect their work.
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listpersuasid.html
YEAR SIX
The students in Year Six are studying the themes and issues in the work of some of Morris Gleitzman’s novels. Using the wiki and a Smart Notebook, the students will analyse the author’s purpose and find evidence to support their interpretation of the text.
http://gleitzman.wikispaces.com/
THE PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE
From March 1st the students can begin entering their reading logs for the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Students from Years Three to Six are to read twenty books. The challenge needs to be completed by August 25th. Start reading!
Author Visit and Mini Book Fair
On March 16th the author Jacqueline Harvey will visit the school to talk to Years Three to Six. She has written the Alice -Miranda books. Her Website can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.jacquelineharvey.com.au/alice-miranda
Students will have the opportunity to purchase copies of the Alice-Miranda books for $16. There will also be a wide choice of books to purchase at the mini book fair that will be held during the week of March 15th to 18th.
LIBRARY LESSONS
The students are again visiting the library for their lessons which are held on a fortnightly rotating basis. They may return and borrow at this time and also before and after school every day and at lunch time on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Kindergarten
Using the wiki at the address below, the students in Kindergarten will undertake a study of the work of author/illustrator Pamella Allen. The wiki showcases the books that we have in the library and provides links to Websites related to the themes of the books.
http://pamelaallen.wikispaces.com/
The students will also undertake the Premier’s Reading Challenge. We need to read thirty books! This will be done in class and in library lessons.
YEAR ONE
The Year One students will be studying the fascinating work of Babette Cole. A Wiki has been created which features the books that we will be studying. There are Websites to visit and activities to be undertaken. It can be accessed at the link below.
http://babettecole.wikispaces.com/
The students will also be undertaking the Premier’s Reading Challenge . We will be sharing thirty books for this purpose.
YEAR TWO
The Year Two students are learning about the author Mem Fox. The Wiki at the address below showcases books that we will be studying, provides links to related Websites and details activities related to the books studied.
http://authorstudymemfox.wikispaces.com/
YEAR THREE
The fascinating work of Anthony Browne is the focus of study for Year Three this term. To aid our study we will be using the Wiki at the address below.
http://abrowne.wikispaces.com/
A Smart Notebook has also been created for each book in order to facilitate meaningful discussion and responses to the stories.
YEAR FOUR
The ever popular Roald Dahl is the author that Year Four are studying this term. A Smart Notebook has been created which guides the students through the themes and issues in some Roald Dahl novels. The students will have the opportunity to undertake writing tasks inspired by the work of this entertaining author. Websites that will be used in this study can be found at the link below.
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listroalddad.html
YEAR FIVE
The students in Year Five are participating in a unit of study on Persuasive Writing. Using the hotlist below ,they will learn how to plan their writing, analyse examples and perfect their work.
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listpersuasid.html
YEAR SIX
The students in Year Six are studying the themes and issues in the work of some of Morris Gleitzman’s novels. Using the wiki and a Smart Notebook, the students will analyse the author’s purpose and find evidence to support their interpretation of the text.
http://gleitzman.wikispaces.com/
THE PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE
From March 1st the students can begin entering their reading logs for the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Students from Years Three to Six are to read twenty books. The challenge needs to be completed by August 25th. Start reading!
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