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Max Fatchen Resource Centre
The
Library is open each day from 8.30 am ~ 3.30 pm. Children are
able to borrow and return books before and after school, during
lunch and library lessons. Parents are most welcome to accompany
their children when they visit the library.
If you need any assistance with your
childrens borrowing feel free to let us know.
Jane Pogas (Library administration)
Darren Esposito or Alex Stokoe
(Resource Based Learning)
Care of Books
A clearly named cloth or vinyl bag
would really assist younger children with protecting their books
from damage when borrowing. If a book is accidentally damaged in
any way, please return it to the library for repair.
Borrowing Books
Children in years 1 to 7 are able to
borrow up to 4 books for a 2 week period. Reception children are
able to borrow one book to help them learn the routine of
borrowing. Children are taught to scan their books when
returning or borrowing. If this is confusing please let us know.
Volunteers
There are times, especially early in
the year, when we have many books to cover. If you have some
time to spare, please come and see us. We would be most grateful
for some help!
Premiers Reading Challenge
The Premier of South Australia, Mike
Rann, is challenging all students from Reception to Year 9 to
read 12 books from the start of term 1 and before 5 September
2008. We have been involved in supporting this challenge for a
number of years. Students enjoy this challenge and have received
participation medals and certificates. More information is
available in the library or from the Premiers Reading Challenge
Website.
MS Read A Thon
The MS Read A Thon is a fun,
educational and rewarding way for your child to read for leisure
and classroom activities, whilst helping Australians living with
Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This Read A Thon takes place in June
each year. Information is available from the MS Read A Thon
website or the library.
Book Week
Book Week falls in term 3 each year and
promotes Australian Children’s Literature. We celebrate this
event by transforming the library into a magical destination
where students are able to browse short listed books, take part
in a range of activities and vote on their favourite book.
Library Monitors
Children in grades 4 and 5 are
encouraged to take on the responsibility of becoming library
monitors. This position involves maintaining the library,
helping students borrow and return books and an involvement in
the selection of new resources. To become a library monitor
students need to go through an application process and a trial
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