Silkwood State School prides itself on its large, well-equipped library. Our library is home to a large collection of children's literature, information books and teacher resources. A large school budget together with strong P & C support, ensures that our collection is up to date and that every student has access to the latest in new reading material.
Weekly library borrowing is a valued process providing all students with the opportunity to develop literacy skills and very importantly, a love of literature. All classes have weekly timetabled borrowing times, however, all students can also borrow library books before school on Wednesdays and Thursdays if they wish.
Library Borrowing:
Wednesdays
Junior Class – 10.30am
Senior Class – 10.00am
All students are asked to bring a strong waterproof bag to protect their books.
Library Catalogue:
Students may access the catalogue online at this address.
http://silkwoodss.cmeweb.libcode.com.au
They may even reserve books online.
Reading Tutors:
Our Reading Tutor team operates every Wednesday morning tea at 11.00am. Our tutors are students from Year 5 and 6 who have been trained with strategies to support students in their reading. This time is an opportunity for those who may need a little extra practise or simply those who would love to read to older students. The younger students look forward to this weekly ritual.
Special Library Events:
National Simultaneous Storytime
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is an annual Australia wide event where all children across Australia read an Australian children's book on the same date at the same time. This event is designed to promote the value of reading and literacy.
On the last Wednesday in May, all the children at Silkwood State School join together to listen to this book. Siblings and playgroup children are invited to join in with the fun.
They then participate in an afternoon of fun craft activities in in the library.
Book Week
Book Week is another important day in the library calendar. On the 3rd Wednesday in August, our students are asked to dress up in the theme given by the Children's Book Council of Australia and celebrate this special event.
Sometimes family members and playgroup students are invited to join us in the library for sharing of the short-listed stories, many craft activities and lots of fun.
In recent years, Silkwood State School has travelled to the Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Library – Innisfail branch. This book week excursion is a chance for students to experience this amazing service that is free and available to both adults and children. By taking our students on this excursion, students see the benefits of membership and how to orientate themselves around a different library other than the one they use at school.
Celebrating Book Week is a day that Silkwood students and staff look forward to.