We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests.  Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in March 2015.

Piano Island

Introducing “The Piano Island” one of the most beautiful town in Xiamen, China. With information of history, attractions, transportation and many more! Totally worth visiting once in a life time Guarantee you are going to love it!

Chinese-Thai Monthly. March 2015 p.12

Why the war on wind ?

Wind is one of the world’s most popular energy sources, though you wouldn’t know it from the media coverage it gets. Helle Abelvik-Lawson looks at the opposition.

New Internationalist. March 2015 p.24

A Cinderella for Forever!

Disney’s new live-action Cinderella finally gets it right. Delivering a maid with moxie, undoing the animated error of 1950.

Time, March 2015 p.38

The Age of Disbelief

It is a phenomenon as old as Galileo. Scientists state truths and offer evidence, yet many of us remain unconvinced. What’s causing reasonable people to doubt reason.

National Geographic, March 2015 p.30

Shopping, Spectacle & the Senses

Georgian London offered an array of retail experiences for women in pursuit of the ultimate in fashionable clothing, every bit as sophisticated as those open to the 21^st century shopper, as Serena Dyer explains.

History Today, March 2015 p.30

From hundreds of entries, the following three bookmarks were chosen as this year’s winners of the Fully Booked bookmark competition. Their designs will be turned into bookmarks for use by students, parents, and staff in the library next year. Congratulations to our winners, and many thanks to all who entered.

Pam in 2DV was selected as the winner from Pre-Prep for this entry:

Pearl in 6BH was selected as the winner for Prep for this entry:

Lucy in 8YM was selected as the winner in Senior for this entry:

We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests.  Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in February 2015.

Private Lessons

Simple-to-follow instruction tips designed to suit your game, whether you’re a straight hitter, powerplayer, beginner or senior.

Golf Monthly. February 2015 p.69

Lady Bankes Defends Corfe Castle

Patrick Little debunks the romantic accounts of Lady Mary Bankes’ brave resolve against parliamentarian siege during the Civil Wars.

History Today. February 2015 p.10

Distance Learning

Extend your skills through distance learning has come a long way since the days of the old-fashioned correspondence course. John Kelleher looks at some of the options for music education professionals.

Music Teacher. February 2015 p.16

What’s the Beef ?

The truth about meat and your health. It’s linked to cancer, heart disease and obesity. So will quitting meat save our bacon ?

New Scientist. January 2015 p.30

One Way to Mars

This year, both NASA and Mars One begin preparations for a mission to the Red Planet, but huge obstacles stand in their way.

BBC Focus. February 2015 p.38

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On Wednesday, 4th March, more than 30 Prep school students gathered in the Year 2 playground to display their Reading Fair entries. A special panel of judges evaluated the entries, with a special focus on the content, artistry, and effort. The top three prizes went to:

• 1st: Claudia in 4CD for “The Butterfly Lion” by Michael Morpurgo
• 2nd: Kate in 5AW for “The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell” by Chris Colfer
• 3rd: Amber in 6BH for “My Sister the Vampire” by Sienna Mercer

Congratulations all around to all of the students who entered, and many thanks to Ms Dennison, Ms Weston, and Ms Derry for serving on the judging panel. Special thanks to Ms Otter, co-organizer of the event.

The entries will be on display in the library through the end of next week.

The Family Reading Challenge 2015, “Exploring Genres,” begins this week and will run until the end of Term 2. All families in the Junior School are invited to participate.

The Challenge is designed to encourage families to read together, for parents/carers to read aloud, and most importantly, to introduce families to exciting new authors and genres.

Studies show that reading for pleasure increases academic performance in maths, spelling, and vocabulary, that being read to allows children to make more meaningful connections to thoughts and ideas, and that more that 80% of children love or like being read to.

To participate in the Challenge, stop by the library to pick up a Family Reading Challenge Passport and check out a book. The rules are simple:

• Books must be checked out by a parent or carer
• Only one book for the Challenge may be checked out at a time
• Families must check out one book from each genre (The genres are: Adventure, Animals, Fairy Tales/Myths, Information, Poetry, and Realistic Fiction.)
• One book may be from Tumblebooks, our e-book library for Junior School
• The Challenge must be completed by Friday, 3rd April (end of Term 2)

All families that complete the Challenge will be invited to a special awards assembly in Term 3a.

If you have any questions, please see Ms Beeman in the library. This presentation also has more information.