Library News
Call out for Overdue Books
We would like to reduce the number of overdue books in the library as we currently have about 180 student overdue books. If parents can have a look at home for any overdue library books, students can bring them to school and return them to the library, ready for others to borrow. This is important so students can borrow books in week 10 to read over the school holidays.
If you cannot find your child’s book, the book will be marked as lost and an invoice will be sent to parents and guardians. The small amount will go towards future purchasing of books for the school library.
eBooks for the holidays
As well as New Farm State Schools physical books, don’t forget the EQ Digital Library for student’s term time and holiday reading!
The EQ Digital Library contains 28000 eBooks, audio books and streaming videos to support student learning and reading for enjoyment. You can also go through Sora to get to the digital library.
To login, students only need their MIS ID.
Premiers Reading Challenge
New Farm State School students are encouraged to join in the 2020 Premier’s Reading Challenge.
What is it?
The Premier’s Reading Challenge is an annual state wide initiative for Queensland State Schools and non-state schools from Prep to Year 9. Last year, 168,000 students from 937 schools took part in the challenge, reading an astounding 2.31 million books.
Student’s make a record of the number of books they read over the set time period, then receive a certificate of completion if they read the set amount of books.
Reading plays an important part in students’ lives during their school years and beyond. It allows children to actively engage their imagination and opens up a world of educational opportunities. The Premier’s Reading Challenge aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read for pleasure and learning.
When is it on?
The reading period for the 2020 Premier's Reading Challenge commenced on Monday 11 May and closes Friday 28 August.
How many Books do students read?
- Prep to Year 2 should read or experience at least 20 books,
- Years 3 and 4 should read at least 20 books, and
- Years 5 to 6 should read at least 15 books.
Experiencing books can include shared reading, listening to stories, or reading picture books. The aim for the 2020 challenge is to engage more students reading more books than ever before.
How do students get involved?
Students wishing to take part in this year’s challenge will be registered by Mrs Angela Lamb our school’s Premier’s Reading Challenge coordinator. Student record forms can be picked up from the school library or download the student record form.
Every student who completes the challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier! Students who participate but don’t complete the challenge receive a Certificate of Participation. Certificates will be presented to students during the Premier’s Reading Challenge celebration weeks of 2 – 13 November 2020.
It will be great to see as many of our students as possible take part in the 2020 Premier’s Reading Challenge!
Please visit Premier's Reading Challenge for more information.
Premier Reading Challenge – student-record-form .
Happy Reading!
Angela Lamb