On Friday we ran with the theme of International Games Day in the Library, which is an activity promoted by ALIA. (Australian Library and Information Association) Various board games were set out, especially the ever popular Connect 4, along with Pick Up Sticks and Chess.
There were also a variety of Minute to Win It Challenges happening during recess and lunch as well, which were very popular with the students.... or maybe it was the M&Ms contest and eating them that was the highlight?
Kalheel currently holds most of the top scores, successfully defending his title against all comers. He came back when the lunch bell rang to go back to class, concerned in case he had been toppled off his perch, and was very happy to be assured that he was still top dog.
A couple of the boys challenged Mr Marday to a game of chess - so he took them both on at the same time. Very impressive!
On
asking the students for feedback, it seems they all had fun, and would like to see
more of that type of thing happening in the Library -so something to
plan for - although maybe not everyday as was requested. And nobody appeared all that upset that the computers were off-limits for the day, so bonus!
A very enjoyable day for all involved it seems. My thanks to the teachers who came in and helped supervise, and challenged the kids to some of the activities.
As some of you know, I have a fascination for QR codes, and using them for learning activities with students. I think they could be used for most classes...well, I am still trying to apply them to Maths, but I am working on that one.
The last couple of weeks I have had 2 of the year 7 classes come in for a Library Orientation lesson, using QR codes to learn about each area of the Library and it seemed to go well. At the end of the lesson, in most cases, they could show me all the various areas, and talk about the Library rules and why we have them.
(I got a lovely thank you card from Mr. Lutwyche's class, which was awesome. Never had that before.)
Congratulations to Flynn on winning the Swimming Carnival. Well done!
Currently we have a display up in the Library with a Twitter theme - lots of birds and very short book reviews. All the books to match are on the display shelf and ready for loan so come borrow a few, or more. If anyone would like to get their class involved with writing short book reviews to be added to the display, that would be great.
Also, if anyone would like to have class work displayed here in the Library, please come and see me - I would love it. (Displays are not my forte, I must admit)
There is a display up in the Library with a selection of books to match, so come in, have a browse - maybe even borrow one, or a few.
Many, many thanks to Carrie and Coralie for their help with this - you are both awesome!
Swimming carnival was the go for today - lots of red, green and blue happening everywhere. Wishing everyone good luck in being the winning team....though we all know it will be Stuart, of course.
Have a great weekend folks!
A couple of the boys challenged Mr Marday to a game of chess - so he took them both on at the same time. Very impressive!
