Ferny Hills State School

Library

Our fully computerised Library or Resource Centre provides a wide range of resources for both educational and recreational reading to all members of the school community – students, staff and parents.

For students we have a large collection of picture books and novels, an extensive non-fiction section and reference area.

To support teachers in the development of the curriculum we maintain a Teacher Reference area of books, videos, DVDs, big books, kits, pictures, maps and computer software.

The Library holds a Parent Library aimed at helping parents discuss with their children topics such as puberty, bereavement or divorce.

The Library also has 6 computers for student use before school, lunch time and for research during class time.

At Ferny Hills the Library strives to:

Foster enthusiasm for reading
Provide an exciting, stimulating environment for learning
Provide quality and current resources

As well as maintaining the collection and physical environment the Teacher-Librarian delivers weekly lessons to all classes.
These lessons:

Promote and evaluate literature
Teach students library awareness and navigation skills
Develop Information Literacy and Research Skills
Enhance Critical Thinking Skills

At the Library students can:

Find a quiet corner to read or do research
Play educational games or do research on the computers
Play quiet games including chess, board games and puzzles
Build with Lego and other manipulative games
Draw or participate in the weekly craft activities.

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