As usual, the library is a very busy place and is humming
with activity all day long. Students visit the library before school on Monday,
Tuesday and Friday morning to make the most of the learning space. The library is also open during second half lunch times on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Throughout each day, classes take place in
the upper library while the flexible learning space in the lower library is
used to enhance learning experiences with a range of technological
devices.
Seventeen students have volunteered to be library monitors
and they are embracing their duties with
dedication and enthusiasm.
The Premier’s Reading
Challenge
This year the Premier’s Reading Challenge begins on March 5th
and finishes on August 31st. All students are encouraged to
participate. We have a broad range of books which are available for borrowing
and students who participate are permitted to borrow up to six at a time.
The library program is outlined below:
Kindergarten
This term the Kindergarten students will participate in a
study of the work of Julia Donaldson. Her most famous book is the very much
loved classic The Gruffalo. In our series of lessons we will study The Gruffalo
and a number of Donaldson’s other works. The students will participate in a
variety of interactive activities using the Panaboard.
Stage One
In Stage One we aim to expose the students to a number of
books that have been shortlisted in recent years. Giving students access to quality literature
is extremely important for their overall success. Our goal is to enable the
students to develop a passion for reading.
They will be given the opportunity to read and respond to a range of
texts thus helping them to appreciate their own and other cultures, develop
emotional intelligence and creativity while nurturing their social skills.
Studies in Stages Two
and Three
The library program is closely linked to the units of work
that are being undertaken in class. For Stage Two students, the library program
will supplement the English unit. For Stage Three students the library lessons
supplement the studies that are being undertaken in Geography and History.
Each weekly library lesson will introduce concepts that are
central to the mainstream unit of study. The students will then use those
concepts in the lower library where they will complete tasks using a range of
technologies under the guidance of their class teacher.
The Learning Intention For Stage Two Students:
In groups of 3, Design and create an edible product which
includes INSECTS. Create a TV advertisement using a variety of technology and ABOBE Video Spark.
1. Using A3 paper, create a storyboard for your product.
Storyboard must include-
target audience
characters
message of the product (sweet or savory)
setting
music
dialogue
slogans and logos
hyperbole
The Learning Intentions
For Stage Three:
In Term one the Year Five students will study a Geography
unit and the Year Six students a History unit. They will then alternate in Term
Two.
The Geography Unit:
The students will undertake a case study of Indonesia
through two geographical inquiry processes. The first requires students to
investigate the connection between Australia and Indonesia (eg. trade, aid,
tourism, sporting, diplomatic). The second inquiry explores the various
perceptions and perspectives that people have about Indonesia.
The History Unit:
The topic of this unit of study is the development of
Australia as a nation, particularly after 1901. The students will explore the
factors that led to Federation and experiences of citizenship and democracy
over time. They will learn about the influence of the Westminster system and
its influence on the development of the Australian system of government. They
will also learn about the way of life of people who migrated to Australia and
the contribution that they have made to our economic and social development.
We are happily reading and learning together in the library
in 2018!
