National Simultaneous Story Time

Next Wednesday, libraries, day care centres, and schools will be reading The Speedy Sloth!

At Holy Spirit, we will be reading this story in library lessons and students will have some slothful activities to complete at lunchtime. Year 4 has researched interesting sloth facts, and these are on display in the library.

We have also sponsored Luna and Sol through the Sloth Conservation Foundation.

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, family daycares, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops, and many other places around the country. Now in its 23rd successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy,

Book Fair – Week 10

We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Scholastic Book Fair, coming to our school in Week 10 of this term! Get ready for an exciting literary adventure filled with amazing books, fantastic stories, and boundless opportunities to nurture your love for reading. Support Our School: Every purchase made at the Scholastic Book Fair directly benefits our school. The funds raised during this event will contribute to enriching our school library.

Date: Tuesday 27^th and Wednesday 28^th June 

Location: Library

Parents and friends are very welcome to visit the fair before and after school on Tuesday or before school on Wednesday. The fair will be packed up after lunch on Wednesday.          

The 2023 NSW Premier's Reading Challenge

 This is an annual initiative designed to encourage students to explore the magical world of books. Whether your child is a seasoned bookworm or just beginning to discover the wonders of reading, this challenge is the perfect opportunity to dive into captivating stories and broaden literary horizons.

Our students have their logins and passwords for the challenge and have added books they have read this year.

Students can include any books read from the end of the 2022 challenge on their 2023 reading record. Key dates for the 2023 challenge are:
27 February 2023 - challenge opens for student entries
Friday 18 August 2023 - challenge closes for student entries

If you have any questions about the challenge – please check the website NSW Premier's Reading Challenge 2023 : Home (det.nsw.edu.au) or contact Mrs Pritchard

(lynette.pritchard@mn.catholic.edu.au)

Lyn Pritchard

Teacher Librarian