Library Lessons
Early Stage 1 Students will have been learning all about the library space and expectations. They will continue practising how to select books, borrowing and returning procedures and how to care for our library books.
Stage 1 students have been learning about the roles of authors and illustrators. They will continue to familiarise themselves with the fiction and non-fiction sections of the library and the different purposes of books.
Stage 2 and 3 students will immerse themselves in the library collection. They will explore books across different genres, be exposed to quality literature, engage in book talks, hear and give reviews and create an individual library goal to achieve by the end of the year. Students will also use Oliver to search for interest books and will have the opportunity to keep track and log their PRC Challenge books independently.
Tuesday – 1/2L, 1/2A and K-6O
Wednesday – KM, K/1S, 3/4P and 3/4MG
Thursday – 5/6D, 5/6R and 3/4O
Please remember to bring your library bags on your borrowing day.
Library bags are available to buy from our Uniform Shop.
The NSW Premier's Reading Challenge is now open and Jesmond Public School is excited to be participating!
What is the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge?
The PRC is a statewide Challenge that encourages students to develop a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students and enables them to experience quality literature. It is not a competition, but a challenge to encourage each student to read, to read more, and to read more widely.
All students who complete the challenge and have their reading record validated by the school’s PRC coordinator will receive a certificate signed by the Premier of NSW.
How many books do students need to read?
Students in Kindergarten to Year 2 are challenged to read or experience 30 books. 20 of these books must be from the relevant Challenge booklists, and up to 10 books can be personal choice books. Books can be read with a parent, carer, teacher or another student.
Students in Year 3 to Year 10 are challenged to read 20 books independently. At least 10 of these books must be from the relevant Challenge booklists, and up to 10 books can be personal choice books.
If a book is from an approved PRC series, students can enter up to 5 books as Challenge books, and can read up to 10 other books from the same series as Personal Choice books. More information on the rules of the Challenge can be found on the PRC website.
PRC closes Friday 23 August 2024.
