Genre Reading Challenge

Students in Junior and Senior School are invited to join the Genre Reading Challenge, that encourages students to read books from all sections of the Library, rather than only reading what they are used to borrowing. Once a student has completed each book, they write a review to entice other students to read that book, too. So, students follow the recommendations of each other and spark conversations about what to read next.

Some classes have really embraced the challenge and have read and written reviews for nearly 100 books. Special mention goes to Meg V, Zayan H, Lucas L, Enaksha R, Auro S, Theekshana T, Oliver V, Allegra V and Alice W for completing a large number of books and high quality reviews. Well done to Murphy H, too, for reading so many books in a short space of time.

There is still time to get involved as the Genre Reading Challenge runs until October. All students who have read 10 books from each of the genres win a prize and will be invited to share a morning tea. Any student who needs more information can come to the Library.

Book Fair Colouring Competition

Last week’s Book Fair was a great opportunity for students to purchase some books and chat with students across different year levels. It also provided a springboard to introduce other activities in the Library and the Book Fair is the inspiration for our latest colouring competition.

Students can take an entry home to complete, but most have been making use of the warm, cozy library during lunchtimes to complete their entry. Thecompetition will close at the end of the week with the winners announced on Monday, 23 May.

Diana Thompson

Head of the Joan Reid Learning Center

Book Fair Update

From Monday 16th to Friday 20th May, we had our annual Book Fair in the Library. Students in the primary classes carefully looked at the books on display and the younger students worked with a friend from a senior primary class to complete their book ‘wish list’.

The latest book releases and some favourites were on display, like Minecraft, the Pig the Pug series and How to Solve the Rubik’s Cube. Of course, some students — and many teachers — went straight to the stationery items. The event also gave the younger students an opportunity to show off their reading skills.

Mal Dunkley

Junior Library Teacher