8th Feb - The Great Book Swap
To support the Indigenous Literacy Foundation we are holding a book sale in the hall. Donatated books can be purchased for a gold coin donation. Please bring donated books to the library. Click HERE to make a donation. |
Special Days
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Birthdays
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World Wetlands Day
2nd Feb- Celebrated each year to raise awareness about wetlands. |
Library Lovers' Day
14th Feb-Library Lovers Day is dedicated to book lovers across the globe. Come into our library for some special library fun. |
Harmony Week
21st March - Harmony Day Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. |
22 May-National Simultaneous Storytime
Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes. |
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Stars Wars Day
4th May- Star Wars Day |
World Bee Day
20th May World Bee Day celebrates our hard-working little pollinators. |
World Ocean Day
8th June- World Ocean Day |
World Refugee Day
20th June- World Refugee Day is marked by a variety of events in many countries around the globe in support of refugees. |
EXTRA Special Visit- Cheryl Orsini
23rd August- Illustrator visit!!!!! Yes, Cheryl Orsini will be visiting our school on 23rd August. Cheryl will be conducting sessions with Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. Check out her website by clicking the picture of Cheryl and click HERE to see the books in our library that she has illustrated. |
Special Days
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Birthdays |
Harry Potter's Biryhday
31st July- Harry Potter's Birthday |
International Cat Day
8th August - A day to celebrate one of man’s most common and ancient pets. |
National Science week
12th - 20th August Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. |
Nature Book Week
12th - 20th August Ccelebrate nature writing in all its forms, from science writing to poetry, fiction and non-fiction. |
Indigenous Literacy Day
7th September- Through literacy programs, the organisation seeks to improve the lives and possibilities of Indigenous Australians. |
Roald Dahl Day
13th September -An annual celebration of Roald Dahl’s marvellous stories from Matilda to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. |
EXTRA Special - Nature Book Week!
14th - 20th October - NATURE BOOK WEEK Organised by the Wilderness Society, Nature Book Week is an annual, all ages celebration of nature and storytelling. During this week we will be promoting and enjoying nature themed children's books. EXTRA Special Visit - Sami Bayly
18th October- Author/Illustrator visit!!!!! Yes, as a part of Nature Book Week, Sami Bayly will be visiting our school on 18th October. Click on the picture of Sami to read her interview with PETTA and click HERE to see the books in our library that she has written and illustrated. Competition!!!!
Summer Reading Selfie Send in a photo of you reading in the school holidays. Prizes for the most creative readers. |
Special Days
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Birthdays |
World Migratory Bird Day
14th October-Highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. |
World Space Week
4th -10 October-World An international celebration of science and technology. |
Remembrance Day
11th November-Dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. |
World Horse Appreciation Day
16th November-to recognise and show adoration for these wonderful creatures,. |
Computer Science Education Week
4th -10th December- To inspire students to learn computer science and celebrate the contributions in the field. |