Welcome
St Vincent's Resource Centre staff extend a warm welcome to all students, parents, caregivers and staff. We aim to encourage an appreciation of literature and reading. We strive to have a varied selection of reading materials and resources designed to suit the needs and interests of the children.
Resource Centre Staff
Teacher Librarian: Mrs Therese Brennan (Monday and Tuesday)
School Officer: Ms Fiona Allen (Monday to Friday)
Opening Times
The centre is open from 8:30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
Class Borrowing
Students borrow on a weekly basis with their classroom teacher.
As well as allocated borrowing time, students are welcome to borrow before school and at lunch time. Borrowing limits/times may be extended on an individual basis through negotiation with library staff. Books may be borrowed over all school holidays except the Christmas break.
Year Level
| Borrowing Limits | Borrowing Time |
Prep
| 1 book
| One Week |
1
| 1 book | One Week |
2
| 2 books
| One Week
|
| 3 | 2 books
| One Week
|
4
| 2 books | Two Weeks
|
| 5 | 2 books | Two Weeks |
| 6 | 2 books | Two Weeks
|
Student Satchels
At St Vincent's we take great pride and care of our school books. Student satchels are required by all children to protect the school's resources. Lost satchels can be purchased through the Uniform Shop for $10.
What do we offer?
St Vincent's Resource Centre has an extensive collection of books both print and online. Teachers have access to a wide range of resources that support the curriculum in teaching and learning. We are constantly updating our resources in line with the Australian Curriculum. Students may request resources to be purchased for both educational reasons and/or enjoyment.
Throughout the year there are opportunities for students to celebrate their love of reading. For example: Book Week, The Premier's Reading Challenge, Book Fair and Book Club, lunch time lunch clubs, reading, borrowing and returning,
Scholastic Book Club is offered during Terms 1, 2 and 3. Parents place orders online and cash is not accepted. Book Fair is held in Term 4. This is a wonderful way to end the school year and to celebrate a love of reading with your child/ren.
For any enquires or concerns, please email Therese at tbrennan@bne.catholic.edu.au
Yours in reading,
Therese Brennan
