News from the Library
Book Fair 2021
We are very excited to announce that Book Fair 2021 is coming this term!
When is it?
Thursday 13th May to Thursday 20th May.
What can we buy?
Current Fiction and Non-Fiction books, posters and stationery.
When can students go?
All students will visit the Book Fair with their class and will be given a wish list. They will peruse the books and items for sale and create a Wish List.
How can we buy books and other items for sale?
Students can purchase from the Book Fair using cash, or parents can make a payment online at https://parentpayments.scholastic.com.au/BookFairs.
For online payments:
- Make your payment online. Note: this is a total payment of all items purchased.
- Write the receipt number on the back of the wish list and highlight the items purchased.
- Send the wish list with the receipt number to school with your child. They will collect their items from the book fair.
NFSS gets a commission from every purchase – we can’t wait to purchase more books for our library with these funds!
Can adults visit?
Parents and carers may visit the book fair following the current COVID-19 regulations. Adults will be required to check in using the Check in QLD app and follow the space capacity requirements.
Any queries please email me alamb105@eq.edu.au.
Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Competition
New Farm State School is now registered for any students from Prep to Year 6 who would like to enter their poems in the annual Dorothea Mackellar Poetry competition for school children. Students have until June 30 2021 to enter their poems online. There is an optional theme of ‘Rich and Rare’, however students may choose any theme for their poem.
Online submission – Detailed instructions on how to enter student’s poems are on the Dorothea Mackellar website. Please use the login alamb105@eq.edu.au and password: newfarm
Awards – See here for the fantastic awards and prizes for Lower Primary (Year P – 3), Upper Primary (Year 4-6) and Schools award.
Tips and tricks - For some poetry tips and tricks see the learning resources on the Dorothea Mackellar website. Enjoy writing your poetry!
Happy Reading and Learning!
Mrs Lamb