What's happening in the Inspire centre?

It is nearly the end of Term 2 and the Inspire centre staff are busy planning the exciting events that will happen in term 3. In August we will celebrate Book Week and in September we will celebrate Indigenous Literacy day with a book swap for the whole school. The book club students are busy planning this event and there will be more information in the newsletter at the beginning of next term. 

The Makerspace activities that have been held this term have been hugely popular and will continue in semester 2. Here is a photo of last week's project. Students designed a paper airplane using a straw and paper. some used other materials they found on the makerspace trolley. 

Think you don't need to borrow a book? Well think again. This poster is on display in the library. If you need help finding a great book to read, just ask Mrs Otten. 

It's going to be cold this weekend but that is the perfect opportunity to read a book. I love history so my pick for this weekend is a book by Alison Weir.

What will you be reading this weekend? Come and visit me in the Inspire centre on Tuesday and tell me what your favourite book is at the moment. For book suggestions you can check out the posters that the Thursday book club students have created. These posters tell you what they recommend as good books to read and why.
Enjoy the long weekend.

Last Thursday some students in years K-2 participated in a Maker space activity in the Inspire centre. They designed a paper plate marble run and used a variety of materials to create their final product. This week students from years 3-6 will have the opportunity to participate in the same activity.

Have you considered visiting your local library? Here is some information on what is happening in Canberra public libraries in June. 

​What’s On at Libraries ACT: June 1-15

Have you been to a learning program at your local public library? You’ll find regular programs and special events covering a range of subjects and different ages. All sessions are free and bookings are essential (online, by phone 6205 9000, or ask at a library branch). 1-15 June programs include: Fri 2: Referendum, Reconciliation and Recognition: 1967 and Beyond,  6:30pm - Albert Hall Fri 2: Lunchtime Lecture: Resilience, from surviving to thriving, 12:30pm - Civic Sat 3: Diary of a Wombat, 10:30am - Erindale Mon 5: Brick Club, 4pm - Gungahlin Tues 6: Easy-peasy eBooks and eAudio, 1:30pm - Woden Tues 6: Winter Stories for Adults, 11am - Kippax Wed 7: One- on- one digital literacy training, 2pm -Belconnen Tues 13: One- on -one digital literacy training, 10am - Erindale Wed 14: One –on- one digital literacy training, 2pm - Civic Wed 14: Author Talk: Dr Jennifer Gall, Looking for Rose Patterson, 6:30pm - Gungahlin ·         Thurs 15: Tablet and Smartphone Basics, 10:30am - Tuggeranong More information about all of these programs can be found on the Libraries ACT website. Follow Libraries ACT on Facebook and Twitter, or visit their website to keep up to date with new programs and events. If you’re visiting Woden or Gungahlin Libraries, drop by Cafe Ink and enjoy a coffee, snack or light meal. Authorised by Sarah Steed, (Acting) Director, Libraries ACT, Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate

Scholastic Book Fair

The trolleys of books have arrived along with the boxes of posters, pencils and other fun items. Due to NAPLAN this week we postponed the preview of the book fair until next week. The book fair will now run from Monday 15 May until Friday 26 May. Students can make their wish lists during their class library times next week. Purchases can be made between 8:30-9:00am and 3:00-4:00pm using cash or credit cards.

 The "Read aloud more in May" colouring competition began last week and some students have already dropped off their entries. Students have until the end of May to complete their entry. This competition has also been extended to years 9-10. Collect an entry form from the Inspire centre and be creative. There are prizes in the following year groups. P-2, 3-6, 7-8 and 9-10.

Term 2

Welcome back from your Easter break. The Inspire centre offices had new carpet laid over the break to match the new carpet in the rest of the library. Many classes have visited over the past couple of days to borrow books for themselves and their classrooms. We have some exciting events happening this term. In May we will be having our Scholastic Book fair which has a pirate theme.Look out for more information in the coming weeks.

At the end of May will be the Simultaneous storytime event. The book for this year is "The cow tripped over the moon"

May is Scholastic National Family Reading Month. The focus this year is on families reading aloud together. Research shows that regular reading aloud with family members is a powerful predictor that children will become frequent readers, and that kids love it.

You can read the full Australian Kids and Family Reading report at scholastic.com.au/readingreport

Entries are now open for the 1 minute film competition. This year's theme is 'Tomorrow'

For more information, or to enter, visit the following website.

1-minutefilmcompetition.org

Entries close midday AEST, Friday 28 July 2017

New books

We have some new books in the Inspire centre ready for borrowing at the beginning of term 2. These are pictured below. We also have a newspaper created by one of the classes.


In term 2 we will be hosting our Book fair. The theme is: Bookaneer - where books are the treasure!
We will have one week for students to preview the books and write a wish list. The second week will be for purchasing items from the book fair. The dates of the fair will be advertised early in term 2.

In the first week back at school for term 2 we will be commemorating ANZAC day. The Maritime museum display will remain in the community room until the end of week 2 so there will be more opportunities for you to visit.
Enjoy the Easter break and we will see you in term 2.
Mrs Otten
Teacher Librarian