Report: Research evidence on reading for pleasure The first section of the document highlights research evidence on reading for pleasure from domestic and international literature; exploring evidence on the trends and benefits of independent reading amongst both primary and secondary- aged children, as well as why children read. The second section covers the evidence on … Continue reading Report: Research Evidence on Reading for Pleasure
Tag: Primary School Libraries
Success Story: Darkan Primary School Successful Library Upgrade
Success Story: Darkan Primary School Succcessful Library Upgrade Op Shop Prices Raise Big Funds for School Library! Who would have thought that a tonne of taffeta, a wad of wigs and a room full of bell bottom dress pants could bring an 80’s primary school library into the modern 21st century? As with many P&C’s/P&F’s … Continue reading Success Story: Darkan Primary School Successful Library Upgrade
A love letter to my primary school library and librarians
A love letter to my primary school library and librarians This post was originally published on Melissah's blog on 24 November 2018 Without doubt, one of the most instrumental places in my life – during my primary school years in the early 80s – was our little school library. The library was situated under a classroom … Continue reading A love letter to my primary school library and librarians
It’s Not About Shelving The Books and Keeping Kids Quiet
It’s Not About Shelving The Books and Keeping Kids Quiet This post was originally published on Nick Earls' blog on 21/09/2015. Some schools no longer have teacher-librarians and, the more I see of teacher-librarians, the less sense that makes to me. What’s next? No teachers? Kids turning up to the classroom each morning and inventing … Continue reading It’s Not About Shelving The Books and Keeping Kids Quiet