Whalan featured in Good Reading Magazine!

Whalan Public School, in the Greater Western Sydney was featured in the Good Reading Magazine in the October 2012 issue!

"Lots of school children have found reading to be a dreary chore. But as HELEN POLIOS, Deputy Principal of Whalan Public School in Sydney's western suburbs writes, if you give kids enough exciting stories, they'll take to reading without even having to try."
- Good Reading Magazine, October 2012

The article appeared in the School of Stories section, sharing how the reading culture is spread throughout the school. The students were asked to write a book review on books that they have read. They wrote reviews on books they've borrowed from the library, books from the Twilght Tales box launched by author Deborah Abela, and books they received and now own through the Books in Homes Programme sponsored by The University of Western Sydney, Higher Education Participation Program - Bridges to Higher Education.

 

 

 (Click here to download PDF version of the article)

Claymore students choosing books with Janssen-Cilag staff!

Today, Claymore Public School, in Sydney NSW, had their Term 4, 2012 Book Choosing Assembly.

Miss Gilroy, the librarian read out sections of the 48 titles in the Preview Pack to the students. All the students listened attentively as Miss Gilroy brought each of the books to life. The students were so excited as each new book was read out to them!

The students made their book selections and filled out their order forms. Sponsor representative - Ms Laura Wilden from Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd - was there to help the students with tough decisions of choosing their favourite four books!

Thank You Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd!

If you would like to see the list of books on offer this term, download a copy of the latest Book Catalogue from our website!

We also have a competition on Page 2 of the catalogue, every student who enters will receive a certificate, and we'll also pick out 20 winners to receive a special prize pack!