From the Primary School

In Primary School news this week, read about “Library Lovers’ Day” and “Feel Good Friday!”

“Library Lovers’ Day”

Last week, the Primary School Library celebrated “Library Lovers’ Day” on 14 February. This day was a celebration of our affection for books and will continue throughout the month of February. There is so much fun to be had that one day is simply not enough time!

“Library Lovers’ Day” is an annual event promoted by the Australian Library and Information Association. It brings an opportunity for library staff to show off their libraries, and for people across Australia to show their passion for public libraries by attending one close to home. The theme for 2020 is “Uncover something new.”

As part of our celebrations, every girl in the Primary School was issued with a “Library Lovers’ Day” bookmark. Over the coming weeks, the older girls will be attending a pop-up Book Café, complete with menus and a (pretend) chef! The aim of the café is to encourage the sampling of new book titles to further promote reading for pleasure. There will also be a guessing competition where girls will be asked to spot teachers in photographs that are hiding behind books. The library will also be filled with numerous heart-themed book displays.

During February, you might like to pop into the Primary Library or to visit one of your local libraries. Being new to SCEGGS, I would absolutely LOVE to meet you!

Karen McBride                                                                                        
Primary Teacher Librarian                                                

Feel Good Friday!

In the Primary School this year, we have decided to make one Friday a month “Feel Good Friday!” The aim of the initiative is to create a sense of fun and community on the playground, with all girls and teachers coming together at lunchtime to start the weekend off in the right way.

Things started with a bang last week, with the girls and teachers revelling in games of piggy in the middle, skipping, hula hooping and having a dance to the feel-good music on the playground at lunchtime. At one point, Mrs Dempsey was even seen going down the new slippery dip! I would like to thank the Year 6 girls for their excellent leadership in encouraging girls from all grades to participate in the fun and games. We can’t wait for the next one!

Sarah Johnstone
Head of Student Wellbeing K-6