Library News
Dear Parents
Thank you
A huge thank you to Pip, Marlana, Nijole, Sarah, Megan, Tracy and Julie who have been helping to cover all the new library books. I have really appreciated your help!
Storybox library
I am delighted to let you know about an education resource that is available to your child at home as part of our school subscription – Story Box Library. Your child can watch favourite stories, read aloud by fabulous storytellers, at home as well as in the classroom.
Reading aloud to children, in particular by diverse and engaging storytellers, greatly improves language and literacy skills, especially in the early years of a child’s development. Story Box Library is committed to supporting and engaging the practice of storytelling. It is intended for use as a complementary form of delivering the precious experience of being read aloud to, in order to improve children’s lives. Connecting children with literature through the complementary medium of film, providing a vibrant, interactive experience via a diverse range of storytellers sharing the best of our local children’s picture books.
To access Story Box Library at home:
1) Visit www.storyboxlibrary.com.au
2) Choose Log In from the top right corner of the screen
3) Log in using the username and password provided below
Username: StMattys
Password: SM2614
4) Enjoy the library of stories on any device with internet connection
Mark the date!
Next term is an exciting term for book lovers around Australia as we will be celebrating Book Week. Book Week will be held between August 23rd and 27th. At St Matthew’s, we will be holding our annual dress up day on Wednesday August 25th. There will be more information about this next term. I look forward to seeing students dressed up as their favourite book character!
Overdues
We are currently updating our library policy and I wanted to let you know of a few changes. We will endeavour to email overdue notices to parents each week, as well as giving a printed noticed to students. At the end of each term, families will be charged a nominal amount of $15 for each book that is overdue. Families can also choose to purchase a replacement copy of the book, if they would prefer, and we will waive the charge. Replacement copies will need to be brought to the library, with a note to explain who the book is from.
If you have any questions about this, please email me at sally.judd@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Sally Judd
Teacher Librarian