We are KIND!

This term at Lourdes we are focusing on KINDNESS. At our school, kindness is more than a value—it’s a daily practice that shapes how we learn, play, and grow together. Our latest library displays are bursting with heartwarming books that celebrate empathy, compassion, and the joy of caring for others. From picture books to chapter stories, each title invites students to explore how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our school community and their world.

Book Week

Book Week 2025 celebrates the theme "Book an Adventure!", inviting children to journey through magical worlds and boundless imagination found in stories. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Children’s Book Week, highlighting the joy and power of reading. The celebration also honours Australian authors and illustrators, showcasing their creativity and inspiring young readers to connect with homegrown literature.

Start planning your Book Week costume now! Whether you're crafting something from scratch or raiding the dress-up box, homemade costumes are always a hit. Cannot think of an adventure? Come dressed as your favourite Australian author and bring their stories to life!

More details about activities during Book Week will appear in the next addition of Library News.

Important Book Week Dates:

Thursday 28^th August                  Book an Adventure – Dress Up Day

                                                      Book Quiz – Year Level Groups

Overdue Books

There are still over 130 books that have not been returned since the school holidays. Please keep an eye out for emails home about overdue items and get them back to us so others can enjoy them. Renewals are available if students are still reading them, but once the book is overdue, we must sight the book to renew it.  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

Chess lessons are now FULL for Term 3! It was so wonderful to see lots of new faces mixed in with our regular Chess players on Tuesday morning. Please be aware that we do not offer Chess in Term 4 at Lourdes as Mr Lord shares his expertise with students at another school. If you have any questions about chess lessons please contact: Danielle.Leathart@twb.catholic.edu.au

Important Links:

• AccessIt https://au.accessit.online/ORL13 (email address and password needed to logon)
• Wheelers eBooks Wheelers eBooks (email address and password needed to logon)

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 5 brochures will be coming home in school bags this week! Orders are due: July 30^th by 8pm. Once our order has been placed, we expect delivery within one week. Once orders arrive at school, we will deliver them to classroom teachers for distribution as soon as practical. 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