This term Classes 3 to 6 are learning about academic honesty, copyright and how to write simple bibliographies, learning in context - I know, I care, I act - to be ethical users of information.
New fiction and nonfiction books have arrived! These are based on student suggestions and selected to support the curriculum, with an added focus this year on building diverse and inclusive voices in the library collection for both Primary School and High School.
'There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you until the day you begin to share your stories.'
— Jacqueline Woodson, The Day You Begin
Students need to hear and see their own voices and stories in books as well as to be introduced to stories that reflect different perspectives and experiences. Books provide the opportunity to build community and increase our understanding and empathy.
You may like to watch this video by Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop who discusses her 'Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors' analogy to highlight the importance of diversity in books, or watch any of the videos by the authors in this article: Why Diverse Books Matter: Mirrors and Windows.
With new books arriving, the library is looking for volunteers to help with covering books. Training and a cuppa will be provided. Please email email@example.com if you are interested :)
Our Year 6 students are also embracing their community service as library helpers. They are learning how to shelf read (making sure books are in shelf order), help with loans and return books, tidying the library and helping with book displays. It is wonderful to see I know, I care, I act in practice!
Finally, a reminder for our younger readers in Classes 2 to 4 to please bring a waterproof library bag each week for borrowing.