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LIBRARY FRENCH
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Barbreck Library was a hub for our School community during onsite learning in 2021. Every morning our beautiful library space was filled with activity with girls from Prep to Year 6 excited to borrow new books, recommend and share their readings and discover new authors or series. Participation in library competitions was also widespread. The ‘Unjumble Me’ word was a popular dinner conversation with families along with ‘Guess the Book’ – a jar filled with a shredded popular fiction cover. We were fortunate to have published author Katie Jones (Bartley ‘00) visit, where she generously shared some writing tips and strategies. Katie, an Old Girl of St Catherine’s, stressed to our Years 5 and 6 girls the importance of setting time each day to write. The girls were so inspired by Katie, with some entering local writing competitions with great success. Our Library Captains Mirabelle Thomson and Nina Portnoy consistently displayed values of dedication and leadership, presenting Library News at assembly, supervising lunchtime activities, assisting with the organisation of competitions and helping with the circulation of books. Online learning meant ‘Dress Up as a Character Day’ for Book Week took place at home, where the girl’s creativity and enthusiasm shone through with their costumes. During Book Week, all students enjoyed a performance of the CBCA shortlisted book, Your Birthday was the Best.
Mrs Cindy Requin Barbreck Librarian
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