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//The stories of childhood leave an indelible impression, and their author always has a niche in the temple of memory from which the image is never cast out to be thrown on the rubbish heap of things that are outgrown and outlived.// ~Howard Pyle

__Scholastic Book Fair Term 3: August 13 - 20, 2010__

- Friday Aug 13: delivery, set-up and after-school opening - Monday 16 - Friday 20: set-up each morning for 8:45 - 9:00am sales; Mon - Thurs each afternoon for 3:30 - 4:00pm sales - Monday 16: classes brought in for kids' wishlists; teachers add to library wishlist - Friday 20: 9:00am close and pack up. 3:00pm assembly announcements, giveaways.


 * Notice for Newsletter early Term 3:**

**Scholastic Book Fair**

We are excited to announce that we have another Book Fair coming up in August. This wonderful literacy event is always popular amongst students, parents and teachers, and is a great fundraiser for our school, enabling us to acquire much-needed resources to benefit our children’s education and encourage a love of reading.

A percentage of all the money spent at the Book Fair comes back to our school in the form of a commission which is used to buy books on a library wishlist compiled by teachers and the Library Committee. Parents and friends are also encouraged to purchase and donate books from the list; nameplates inside these books provide a lasting reminder of the child or family who donated each book.

Book Fairs enable us to build and improve our collection by giving us access to the latest titles and award-winning books. Our greatest need is currently in the non-fiction section.

A recent audit of the non-fiction titles in our library revealed the disturbing fact that 95% of these books are more than 10 years old; 60% are more than 30 years old. Ideally, no more than 30 per cent of non-fiction books should be more than 10 years old. We are in the process of culling the older books, which will reduce overcrowding on the shelves and free up space for new titles.

We will be calling for volunteers to assist with running the Book Fair closer to the time. We look forward to your support in this important event.