National Flag Day

National Flag Day
3rd September 2014
Australian National Flag Day commemorates the day in 1901 when the Australian flag was flown for the first time and celebrates the birth of our flag and its power as a symbol of unity, independence and optimism.
1901 was the year of Australian Federation, and the design of the Australian flag was picked from more than 32,800 entries.
For more information visit www.australianflag.org.au
 And just in case anyone is interested – tomorrow is National Chocolate Day

National Literacy & Numeracy Week

The week 25^th to 31^st August is National Literacy and Numeracy Week.
This year’s literacy activities include A Poem in Your Pocket and Read for Australia. The numeracy activity is called Reach for the Stars.

Read for Australia will provide all schools with the chance to participate in a simultaneous reading of the book Sunday Chutney by Aaron Blabey at 2 pm Friday 29 August.

The numeracy activity Reach for the Stars has the theme drinking water. Students will identify, count and measure the sources of water in their community.

Have a look at the websites below for more information and newsletters.

http://www.literacyandnumeracy.gov.au/
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/pages/litnumweek.aspx

And, although they have nothing to do with reading - at first glance anyway - two other days that are coming up soon are National Chocolate Day on the 4th September and International Coffee Day on the 29th September.  A nice hot chocolate or cup of coffee with a good book, really, who can ask for more?  Maybe we need some ideas for promoting the Library while celebrating these special days?  Can't be too hard, can it?