St Thomas More's Primary School Campbell
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24 White Crescent
Campbell ACT 2612
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Email: office.stmore@cg.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 6249 8869

Library News

Wow! We’ve certainly started the year with a huge interest in reading and borrowing books at St Thomas More’s Library. Encouraging students to develop a love of reading and helping them to discover new reading material that suits their current interests and reading abilities is one of the many positives of my work as Teacher Librarian as STM. 

I highly recommend checking out our online reading platform that offers a variety of e-books as well as audio books to support your child’s development in reading. If you’re looking for reading inspiration for your children, check out The Children’s Book Council of Australia shortlisted books for 2020. https://www.cbca.org.au/notables-2020

SORA- Digital Library

The large collection of Sora/Overdrive eBooks and audiobooks is available 24/7 to students.  https://soraapp.com

 

STEP 1.  Download the SORA APP from the Google play or app Store

STEP 2.  Click on the green button

                      ‘Find My School’

STEP 3.  Click on the link at the bottom that says

                      ‘My school isn’t listed’

STEP 4.   Type using capitals

          ACEN

STEP 5.  Click on the drop down menu and select

                      ‘ACEN MEMBER COLLECTION

STEP 6.  Click on the green Button

           ‘ACEN MEMBER COLLECTION’

STEP 7. Students will need to log into their school account using their school username and password.

STEP 8.  You are now in our SORA electronic borrowing platform and can now explore the thousands of ebooks and audio books on offer!

Each student can borrow up to three books at a time. Please use the navigation buttons at the bottom of the page to navigate.

Reading with your child

Reading with your child is one of the most important factors in developing lifelong learners and lovers of reading. There is a vital link between reading ability and the success of students. The example you set, the priority you place on the importance of reading, and the bond you create lasts a lifetime.

Mem Fox says “When we take the time to read aloud to the children in our lives, we bond them close in a secret society associated with the books we’ve shared.” 

And SCIENCE proves reading to your child changes their brain.

Consider these tips for helping your child become a successful reader.

  • Surround your child with books.
  • Read- it is important that children read to you each day, as per your class teacher’s recommendations. 
  • Show enthusiasm, expression and emotion. You are setting an example of the sounds and rhythms of our language
  • Share stories that you enjoy reading because children are very adept at detecting reluctance and boredom.
  • Choose picture books with well written stories, rich vocabulary and appealing pictures. Look for rhythm, rhyme and repetition (K-2).
  • Talk about the story and what happened in it.
  • Ask them what they think will happen next.
  • Reflect on what happened in the story and whether it was enjoyable.
  • Look for other books by the same author if your child really enjoyed the story.
  • Join your local library – there are riches galore!
  • Read your own books in front of your child so they see that you enjoy reading too and value it as a worthwhile activity.