Library Happenings
What's new? Goodies and ramblings
Welcome to WPPS library in 2016!
So many things to share and such little time! Hopefully this will be a good way to communicate to you all from time-to-time.
Enjoy!
Goodbye Books in Homes :(
Hello 'Got a Pen?' :)
Now for some happy news. We have been given 100 pencil cases to give out to our most 'needy' students. These have come from a great new charity called 'Got a Pen?' Two teachers formed this charity during the January holidays. Their goal is to distribute stationary to children who don't have the basics for school every day. If you have a partner, friend or relative who works in an office environment please could you direct them to this website http://gotapen.com.au/ where they can support this worthy charity.
Don't forget to nominate students whose families struggle financially so that they be a benefactor of one of these pencil cases.
An Australian Newspaper for children launching soon!
This is exciting! A newspaper specifically for children is being launched in April called Inkling.
The idea is that it portrays all the current news but in a child-friendly way.
I will definitely get a subscription for the library. Click here for a preview.
Just for you
Trial a brilliant history resource!
I have just signed us up for a trial of this great online resource which supports the new history syllabus in an exciting and visual way. Please take a moment over the next 3 weeks to take a look and have a play. Feedback will be welcomed!
I will email you all the username and password.
Introducing our new children's Laureate
Let us celebrate by sharing some of his books with our children. See Storybox (please email me if you need password) for starters.
. . . and we have many more titles in the library! Come and visit!
Book Club Promotion Slide Show
Feel free to use it in the classroom!
Happy reading!
Ms Maugle