Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome to a brand new year that has seen our Library return to its home in the Hub located off our playground equipment. We have been busy organising and returning all books back to their places and starting to conduct home borrowing again. If you happen to find any books that have a St Joseph’s Primary school barcode on it please return it to the library or front office.

Library lessons

Each student has an allocated day to have a library lesson. I would like to encourage each student to remember to bring a library bag in, so they can borrow books and transport the books home safely to read and enjoy together. Please clearly label your bag. Loans are for two weeks.

Wednesday and Thursday

ELC through to Year 2 will be taught by Mrs Jaram

Thursday and Friday

Year 3-6 will be taught by Mrs Parmenter

Opening Hours

Students are able to use the library at lunch Monday - Friday for those wishing to borrow, draw or play quiet board games.

Overdue and Damaged/Lost Books

Each term overdue notices are printed and handed out in Week 8 of the school term. Please return books promptly. Any damaged books should be brought back in for repair and if you lose a book please send an email to let us know.

Scholastic Book Club

Once a term, families are given an opportunity to purchase quality books from Scholastic. 20% of the order spend is given back to the school to purchase valuable educational resources via its Rewards program. Our first Book Club brochures were handed out to students last week and last orders will be due by 19 February 2021.

There are no cash purchases any more at St Joseph’s, please do all ordering online. Details are on the brochure sent home with your children.

Georgina Jaram and Catherine Parmenter