Book Week is in week 7!

This year the theme is ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds’.

Book Parade

Our annual colourful and lively Book Parade will be during the assembly during book week. All students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character or be inspired by the exciting theme this year ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds’.

Author Visit

We also have author Dr Cameron Stelzer coming on Thursday 26^th July who will be conducting an interactive presentation with students from all year levels. Cameron is the award-winning author of the ‘Pie Rats’, ‘Scallywags’ and ‘The Stroogle’ series.

Visit his website here for further information.

Daily Activities in the Library

There will be activities in the library all week to celebrate Book Week. Further details are coming!

The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) will be announcing the winners of the CBCA Book of the Year 2021. The library will have the shortlisted books on display in the library including the following categories: Picture Book of the Year; Older Readers and Eve Pownell Award for Information Books.

Second Hand Book Drive

Any ‘lightly used’ children’s books are greatly appreciated for a second-hand book drive which will be happening during book week! All money raised will go toward the library to purchase new current, quality books and equipment for the library.

You may drop off your books from Week 3. More details will follow.

Premiers Reading Challenge 2021

1 month to go for students to record the title of all books read during the Premiers Reading Challenge individual reader record form or pick up a form from Mrs Lamb in the library.

All New Farm State School students are encouraged to join in the 2021 Premier’s Reading Challenge! Record how many books your child has read and return to Mrs Lamb in the Library by 27 August. Every student who completes the challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier! 

For more information go to the Premier’s Reading Challenge website.

Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Book Club Issue 5 is out now! Find the current brochure here.

Please order by Week 3, Friday 30^th July.

The school receives 20% commission on all purchases which goes directly into purchasing new books and resources for the school. Brochures are handed out twice per term and orders arrive approximately 1 week after the ordering has closed.

Ordering

Orders can ONLY be made ONLINE

• You will need to register your child on the LOOP if you haven’t done this before.
• No cash/cheque/money order payments will be accepted at school.
• All purchases are delivered to the school and then distributed to the child.

Happy Reading and Learning!

Mrs Lamb