At Wheelers Hill Primary School students in all classes take part in weekly Library lessons in our open and inviting Library space.

We aim to deliver an engaging and interesting Library program, which focuses on building students’ understanding of and connection to literature, whilst providing opportunity for them to experience the joy of reading and the excitement of discovering works of imagination and knowledge.

Library lessons expose students to a wide range of quality literature, including picture books, fiction, non-fiction and titles nominated for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards. Students revel in sharing their knowledge of books and contributing their ideas through book discussions and recommendations. They learn through independent and collaborative learning opportunities that encourage critical and creative thinking.

WHPS Library lessons foster and promote:

• reading for enjoyment

• improved literacy, vocabulary and comprehension

• developing empathy and understanding

• an appreciation of literature

• the development of lifelong readers

• the ability to make meaningful connections

• understanding of parts of a book and their purposes

• learning of and for the world

Students are taught skills to select appropriate texts for their enjoyment, learning and informational purposes. Focuses on genres, authors and illustrators assist students to develop understanding of their own reader preferences and identity. Students are encouraged to borrow books based on their interests and level, with age based book borrowing numbers.

A large and varied library collection supports students to meet their diverse needs and interests. Student voice contributes to the Library collection, with students actively encouraged to share suggestions of new books and series to add to our Library.

Our annual Book Week Celebrations are a highlight of our school year, where students participate in a range of activities to further foster a love of literature and reading, including taking part in buddy reading activities, Author Visits and our beloved Book Week Parade.