Stanmore Public School

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2024 Library Report

29 Nov 2024

This year, the library has been buzzing with activity, providing students a vibrant hub to dive into reading, explore new ideas, and connect with inspiring books and authors.

2024 activity recap

Library Lovers’ Day (Feb): blind date with a book – each class received a mystery book to share.

Library Lovers Day

Wednesday, February 14 is national Library Lovers' Day, a day to honour libraries, librarians and all of the books inside the library.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge: 461 students completed the Challenge and received certificates this year.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge is now open and Stanmore Public School is excited to be participating.

National Simultaneous Storytime (May): All classes read the same book – Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.

Simultaneous Storytime

This week all students took part in National Simultaneous Storytime and read Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.

Book Week (Aug): Celebrations with the theme Reading is Magic and reading books nominated for awards.

Book Parade and Book Drive: With a record number of books being donated by Stanmore Public School families and friends.

Book Week 2024

Discover how we celebrate Book Week at Stanmore Public School.

Author talks in the library to promote reading and how to be a writer: Deborah Abela and Kate Forster and online author talks courtesy of the Inner West Libraries - Anna Ciddor.

Author talk - Deb Abela

Deb Abela will be talking about her new book “The Kindness Project”, a heartwarming story about four kids who overcome their differences and take on the world.

Library monitor program: Students in years 4-6 volunteer their time to help mentor younger students and organise resources.

Lunchtimes in the library continue to thrive with activity, as students immerse themselves in books, unleash their creativity through drawing, build with LEGO, solve puzzles, and enjoy the variety of other toys available.

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Little Athletics NSW Zone Championships

03 Dec 2024

Congratulations to Bo H (2P), who competed in the Discus event at the Little Athletics NSW Zone Championships on 1 December at ES Marks...

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