Read More In May Challenge WINNERS!

Thank you to all those children who entered our "Read More in May" reading competition. We are so proud of your efforts. This event was all about encouraging everyone to dive into the world of books and discover new adventures, knowledge, and stories.

Congratulations to our winners who showed exceptional dedication and enthusiasm in their reading journey. Your commitment to reading has not only earned you this recognition but also enriched your minds and imaginations.

Well Done to:

• Teddy D 1T
• Vivian C 2G 
• Ripley W 2D

Thank you to everyone who participated. Remember, every book you read opens up a new world of possibilities. Keep reading and keep exploring! The winning students will be presented with their $25 Gift Vouchers on Assembly this week.

Reconciliation Week

Reconciliation Week is a vital time for all Australians to reflect on our shared history, celebrate the rich cultures of First Nations peoples, and commit to building a more inclusive and respectful society. This week encourages us to acknowledge past injustices and work towards healing and unity.

In recognition of this important event, we curated a special display featuring a diverse collection of First Nations books. These books are available for loan, offering everyone the opportunity to explore and appreciate the stories, wisdom, and perspectives of Indigenous authors.

Library Snaps

Here are a few pictures captured in the library over the past week or so. We have had a Dictionary Challenge running, research lessons with Year 2 and plenty of activities to enjoy at break times!

Book Care

Please remind your children of the importance of caring for the books they bring home. Books should be kept safe and dry and come to and from school inside a library bag. If books are damaged, please endeavour to let us know as soon as practical. Books that are unable to be repaired will be charged back to families so that we can replace them. Thank you for taking care of our books.  

Overdue Books

At the time of writing this newsletter there are over 300 overdue library books. It is important to get all of your books back by the end of term to avoid any fees and charges. If you are having trouble locating books, please email Danielle.Leathart@twb.catholic.edu.au and we can check the shelves here at school.

Chess Lessons

Please be on the lookout for Chess Permission forms via Sentral for next term. Be mindful that we do not offer Chess Lessons in Term 4, so Term 3 is your last chance to participate in 2025. If you have any questions about Chess lessons please contact: Danielle.Leathart@twb.catholic.edu.au

Due to the Athletics Carnival in Week 7 we are offering a make-up lesson in Week 10. All children who have played Chess with us this term are welcome to participate in this session.

Important Links:

AccessIt https://au.accessit.online/ORL13.

Wheelers eBooks Wheelers eBooks

Library Opening Times

Parent Borrowing

Parents are welcome to borrow up to 10 additional books from the library collection. We are open in the times above. Please be reminded that parents are unable to borrow from the home reading collection including all On My Own and Read with Me titles. These titles are in high demand for staff and students, and we do not have enough copies to loan to families from this collection. Please access extra Decodable Readers via DRA online (class teachers will have logon details) or Wheelers eBooks (student email and password to logon). Thank you for your understanding.  

Book Club

Issue 4 orders have been placed, and we expect delivery later this week or early next week. Once orders arrive at school we will deliver them to classroom teachers for distribution. Please email queries about Book Club to Danielle.Leathart@twb.catholic.edu.au

Happy Reading! Mrs Leathart, Mrs Monte and Mrs Kemp.

Mrs Leathart & Mrs Monte