HAS Community Library
While our students regularly visit the library during the school week, it’s important that they see the library as a place they can go outside of school times. Hawker School Community Library is open until 5:00, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and until 4:30 on a Wednesday. Additionally, we are open during the school holidays. With this in mind, here are Ten reasons why you and your kids should visit the library.
- Help your children be better readers. Research published by the National Literacy Trust shows that young people (aged 8 to 16) who use the library are nearly twice as likely to be above-average readers than youngsters who don’t.
- Establish the reading habit. Weekly or fortnightly trips to the library help you and your children make a regular “date” with books and so you all get into the habit of reading – something that your children can enjoy for the rest of their lives!
- Something for everyone.Libraries offer books for all ages and interests, all under one roof – from board books for babies, to picture books for young children, and novels and information books for older children and adults.
- Reading for free.We all know that books are expensive and libraries offer a wider variety of reading material than we could ever own – and it is free!
- Who’s your favourite?Libraries are great places to find out who your favourite authors are – and where you can keep discovering new ones too!
- Reading to write.Reading stories written by others can help inspire children’s own story writing.
- More than books. Many libraries also offer more than just books to educate and entertain you and your children – for example, CDs, DVDs and magazines. Some libraries also have newspapers for you to read while you are there, and computers you can use to access the Internet.
- Enjoy free activities.Some libraries offer activities especially for children (like regular storytelling times) that let them have fun with books.
- Ask for advice.Librarians are knowledgeable! Ask them about good and popular books for children, teenagers and yourself.
- Quiet time.The library is a peaceful place for older children to do their homework. It’s quiet and there are plenty of books to help them do research for school projects and assignments.
https://www.nalibali.org/how-to/ten-reasons-why-you-and-your-kids-should-visit-the-library
During the school holidays, there will be a selection of activities available for you and your children to do, such as our Lego Makerspace, Craft activities and boardgames.
The library will be open at the following times during the holidays:
Monday April 17: 9:00-5:00; Tuesday April 18: 12:00-5:00; Wednesday April 19: 8:30-4:30; Thursday April 20: 10:30-5:00; Monday April 24: 9:00-5:00; Tuesday April 25: Closed (ANZAC Day); Wednesday April 26: 8:30-4:30; Thursday April 27: 10:30-5:00
Digital Technologies: Foundation to Year 6
During this term, the F-2 students have been studying the aspects of the digital technology we use, such as smart phones, tablets and Gameboys, the hardware and software used in computers and what we find inside a computer. They are currently working in the 3D printing app, Maker’s Empire (a 3D printing program), learning about Fairy Tales and creating fairy tale themed designs. Through this, the students need to:
- Follow a series of steps to create their designs
- Plan their final design using a design brief
- Use 3D modelling tools to design simple 3D models
- Evaluate their own design
- Provide feedback to their peers about their designs
The 3-6 students have been involved in completing the Natural Disasters’ Challenge Course through Maker’s Empire. Students have learnt about how and why natural disasters happen and how to prepare for them to lessen the impact they have. They were guided through the Design Thinking process as they learnt about the strategies and technologies used by scientists, engineers, and emergency service workers to prevent and manage the effects of natural disasters. The Challenge course concluded with a Design Thinking Project where students were asked to design, develop, modify, and communicate design ideas that address an authentic problem or issue related to preventing or minimising the damage caused by a natural disaster.
Ailsa Green
Student Representative Council (S.R.C)
I would like to introduce you to the Student Representative Council, elected on March 1, 2023.
Back Row: Lily Morgan, Oliver Du Bois, Rowan Bevan
Middle Row: Harry McAuley, Angus McInnis, Archie Morgan, Pjay Milera
Front Row: Lachlan Hilder, Annabelle Allen, Madison-Lee Hately, Emily Wallis
Our first meeting for year was held on Wednesday, March 15. We plan to meet fortnightly, on Wednesday L6. We meet again on Wednesday March 29 and then again on May 3. One of the first activities the S.R.C. will spearhead will be how best to use the money the S.R.C. has raised over the last couple of years to benefit the school. This will involve consultation with the whole school community.
Ailsa Green and Stef Teague