tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311087212023-11-16T21:49:02.654+11:00Delany Library NewsA place to update students and staff at Delany College, in Granville, NSW.Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-17636377776823782112010-03-03T08:25:00.004+11:002010-03-03T08:45:24.837+11:00World Book Day 2010<p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444155281923989826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 178px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 170px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIACLmctYqzHOxj1Vc7G8aQ-AaZQLqXhhZ-thfZ9B_eas_ahRLnPT_M5r6dWk99k9wHnIGStiGn6Mz0c7el-hk2WV61gjkW4FQ9fWo00Rpp2sC9ZxLKQfE7gWw0-YPA8yviGvyVQ/s320/logo.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><br />Every year readers around the world celebrate World Book Day. It is a UNESCO project and in the past we have sorted fiction onto their continents of origin. It has been very interesting.<br /><br /><br />This year we have a display of our newest books and where they come from.<br /><br /><br />Books come from everywhere. They give us an inside view of living anywhere, everywhere, any time and every universe!<br /><br /><br /><br />Enjoy!Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-10462361849929239982009-07-15T17:29:00.002+10:002009-07-15T17:36:20.099+10:00'Delany reads!' weekThis year each Stage created a display of books for themselves, displaying favourite books and other reading materials.<br />Each display was very different however the pics are stuck in a camera and we cannot fnd the lead to download them. Sigh.<br /><br />For staff, we released the Lexile reading program, and students in Year 7 will be coming to the computer room in Term 3 to find out their Lexile level. We have heaps of new books and the books are really easy to find.<br /><br />When we get the pics, we will add them.Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-42292061057883119472009-02-25T15:33:00.004+11:002009-02-25T15:49:10.464+11:00Delany Book Club news<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPhV0i7F4xeqhP3o1TGqm0BdEH8pnAwIxqcsO5-QQcwO4ryuOm6Bv_-TDQvebxalWjBbnM-gntRuU9xG4bHfqZPTdersdS39ZgZw7bMYP5QADZ_yZDiIlMILdbxOmxVQroBOYe8g/s1600-h/bookclub08.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306592271140627330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 208px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPhV0i7F4xeqhP3o1TGqm0BdEH8pnAwIxqcsO5-QQcwO4ryuOm6Bv_-TDQvebxalWjBbnM-gntRuU9xG4bHfqZPTdersdS39ZgZw7bMYP5QADZ_yZDiIlMILdbxOmxVQroBOYe8g/s320/bookclub08.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The Book CLub met for the first time this year at lunchtime today.</div><br /><div>Some were members last year but others are new, so we introduced ourselves and told the group what we are reading.</div><br /><div>We are going to meet on Wednesdays and bring our lunch, book and a friend!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Gabrielle (Year 9) is reading <em>The Outsiders</em>.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">Reanne (Year 9) is reading <em>The Juliet Club.</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66cccc;">Mishlene (Year 10) is reading <em>Protrait of a <span style="color:#66cccc;">lady.</span></em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;">Samantha (Year 10) is reading<em> In ecstacy.</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#6666cc;">Hazel (Year8) is reading<em> New moon.</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">Bowen (Year 10) is reading <em>The diary of Anne Frank.</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#009900;">Mrs R has just read<em> Declaration.</em></span></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#009900;"></span></em></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Next week Students will be hearing about an email from South Carolina. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Maybe we will get PageTurners running again!</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Today's scribe: Mrs Radford.</div><br /><div><em></em></div>Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-22839317406413056062009-02-24T11:27:00.005+11:002009-02-24T11:34:48.960+11:00Its been a slow startWhat a crazy year but a good one too.<br /><br /><strong>First</strong> we are getting our <strong>special reading area</strong> where the staff library used to be. The library looks bigger and more open. Just wait until we get the new shelving and furniture!<br /><br /><strong>Second</strong>, we have <strong>Mrs Huang </strong>with us. If you don't know, she is really experienced with computers and printers and other things that cause us headaches. Remember to smile and say hello for she is still getting to know us.<br /><br /><strong>Third</strong>, <strong>Tomorrow is BOOK CLUB first day</strong>! Yay! Can't wait to see what everyone has been reading!<br />See you then!<br /><br />Mrs RDelany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-6836519112125632122008-10-28T23:14:00.010+11:002008-10-29T09:28:46.519+11:00On receiving an award<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgKYIkpNzbsEyhwUc3KkwVBb_Ui16KVHUmjQZcOa4u0WIPQ_dDSGIi4u7MvCRlARLvVTscxs7BqtseRk6Yv2dbBeKNiA-uIwIne1mr1oRf_-IRq_InDw7i81GCaMDa5nZ1UFbuA/s1600-h/feather1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 122px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgKYIkpNzbsEyhwUc3KkwVBb_Ui16KVHUmjQZcOa4u0WIPQ_dDSGIi4u7MvCRlARLvVTscxs7BqtseRk6Yv2dbBeKNiA-uIwIne1mr1oRf_-IRq_InDw7i81GCaMDa5nZ1UFbuA/s320/feather1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262180886828091762" /></a><br />Yesterday it was announced that I am Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year for 2008.<br />Yes, really! What an honour! How unexpected. I need to search for a pic of being knocked over by a feather. My friend Marita thinks I should get one wearing a tiara!<br />I think I will do both!<br /><br />It is not that things arent humming here because you and I know that the there is plenty going on and that the whole school is involved. It is unexpected because I see so many school ibraries like this. <br />Teacher Librarians are passionate people; passionate about their students and reading and passionate about new things. They delight in providing resources for you and get excited about new applications on the Internet. Teacher librarians are innovators and leaders in literacy, information and they are at home in print and the digital world.<br /><br />I am these things. I am proud to be a member of this profession and proud of my fellow professionals. I think there should be more opportunities to celebrate what we are doing in our schools!<br /><br />Thank you, Marita, who approached me and the Principal of Delany, Peter Wade in Term 1, and organised my nomination. You have given me the biggest gift of my professional life.Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-59326203320327894722008-10-28T22:59:00.007+11:002008-10-29T23:13:29.790+11:00A return visit - La Jolla Country Day School<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbw2wmGTB-JtdydVfidnfkh0iiCiyt1SLHJ5svL7eRU4N4-3L354AzBTTIwOohQWkUG3VbuK5VgxvG2Xzua0geaHmGzR17TubnpWwGgLb03MFl1K72F0QSOf90uj_xHXsRMG4Yg/s1600-h/read-librarians.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbw2wmGTB-JtdydVfidnfkh0iiCiyt1SLHJ5svL7eRU4N4-3L354AzBTTIwOohQWkUG3VbuK5VgxvG2Xzua0geaHmGzR17TubnpWwGgLb03MFl1K72F0QSOf90uj_xHXsRMG4Yg/s320/read-librarians.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262185060305268130" /></a><br />Some of you met Mrs Xuereb (on the left in this photo), a Library Media Specialist from this school who visited us in June. I called on her at her school in San Diego on my way back to Australia. First, it is a private school and also a very special school. There are 2 libraries and 3 Teacher librarians. What did I like?<br /><li>The way their computers were installed on tables. Took little room and easy access. There were 50 computers for students to use in the library.<br><br /><li>The way the prizewinning books were shelved at the entry to the library.<br><br /><li>The tables were organised for seniors to use at any time.<br /><br>That amazing lounge space for quiet reading. It had amazing windows and views.<br /><br>The reading competition. What I liked was so many students actually completed this. I think the prize was a barbacue. Sounds good to me!<p><br /><br />What I DIDNT like, was my hard disk corruption and I lost all the photos. <br />I also LOVED the bright pink bits in Mrs Xeureb's hair and had arranged to have my hair done too, so I also didnt like having to cancel because another appointment was more important. (Sigh!)<br />So many good things and I have no pictures!<br /><br />Mrs R, who is now safely back at work with a head full of ideas!Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-20757031921358115732008-09-21T16:24:00.007+10:002008-10-29T10:31:24.440+11:00Update 8: London (2)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY92FythP-01ABEpnW3mbqbAfpwHN1xTJ9XrWMp83ajVBInCNBWG2GXhrkLK7OBjHKx8-B6xxiZabC5ZMhExUl_3Puj18aMOF-jJkwaS0p8Tq0WSJR7JU7vghZqOjXYdy9yW_9AA/s1600-h/AR.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY92FythP-01ABEpnW3mbqbAfpwHN1xTJ9XrWMp83ajVBInCNBWG2GXhrkLK7OBjHKx8-B6xxiZabC5ZMhExUl_3Puj18aMOF-jJkwaS0p8Tq0WSJR7JU7vghZqOjXYdy9yW_9AA/s320/AR.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248367285191976034" /></a>The second visit was to Woolwich Polytechnic, an old school which has been moved to brand new buildings. The Library Manager, Mrs Humphries, also manages much of the computer services for staff and students and has recently toured other libraries. She is enthusiastic about visiting just as I am! This school has a lot of students who are new to English, and I was very interested in the Accelerated Reader program that they are offering. We will have a look at this too. <br /><center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnTGV-71Wgez2ehfyQhY9BbRXqOc1mNELtrx7-L7TiGsrIX7DC-SLA1xTXtBXVISKsBOK9F03dj1qqbQA_b60bwq8j5STHAzzghPEjiUKyi5Oy_zFDsYclTHgt3rAoylQjKd7aA/s1600-h/Bayend.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:10 10 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnTGV-71Wgez2ehfyQhY9BbRXqOc1mNELtrx7-L7TiGsrIX7DC-SLA1xTXtBXVISKsBOK9F03dj1qqbQA_b60bwq8j5STHAzzghPEjiUKyi5Oy_zFDsYclTHgt3rAoylQjKd7aA/s320/Bayend.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248366983253360786" /></a><p></center><br />Most UK libraries that I saw are not big spaces but they use the space they have very well. Have a look at the this bay end at Woolwich.<br /><br />Mrs R, who is moving on the Florida!Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-12989353831722209362008-09-21T15:48:00.007+10:002008-09-21T16:24:00.063+10:00Update 7: London (1)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjody7AL3ME_RhyZsgQv53Av9vUo4Uy5sFWFCNUIkI4ZREEMz1QfxsCr7GnBwgmLYoGVG65zaEKOQIzKSE5wgOImQQ6E6Zc1EADJoCu9d4rlJcP1j5R49dOt8ARhlMk_V_gj2pvjg/s1600-h/booksinyr6.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjody7AL3ME_RhyZsgQv53Av9vUo4Uy5sFWFCNUIkI4ZREEMz1QfxsCr7GnBwgmLYoGVG65zaEKOQIzKSE5wgOImQQ6E6Zc1EADJoCu9d4rlJcP1j5R49dOt8ARhlMk_V_gj2pvjg/s320/booksinyr6.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248262251052241266" /></a><br />I was lucky enough to visit Mrs Laura Taylor at the City of London Academy. It is a new school and is a very unusual design. The library is very busy and she encourages students to share what they like to read. Here are some postcards from Year 6 from surrounding schools. I think Mrs T really likes to get letters, don't you!<br />It is part of a much larger display. Check this picture to see if you know all these authors. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiH3wqJlI8_G49S3hJqRLF1kc7R4MBTKKm5YJfBneCSHwWrAMs6qamV9tY_4HHnwH8aSEKBjkswAAU9x8rPtyFg9XE8Fcs53dV6Q3YjG5N70EL97xZZgoDc5DRQVahIaVYJDdiw/s1600-h/largerdisplay.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiH3wqJlI8_G49S3hJqRLF1kc7R4MBTKKm5YJfBneCSHwWrAMs6qamV9tY_4HHnwH8aSEKBjkswAAU9x8rPtyFg9XE8Fcs53dV6Q3YjG5N70EL97xZZgoDc5DRQVahIaVYJDdiw/s320/largerdisplay.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248263324742657330" /></a><p><br /><br /><br /><br />See the library window? It is covered with student suggestions. Note the school has a large open space in the middle. The weather can be wet and cold in the UK.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNESvf7wa3KxCoDxoRN4bLN65of_4uTln58zoGPasVoRkLenJVdNQOGM5vCCAZKpDxNNRPtR96eWRq2sqtEDZElAEqvLRYPF1lKJu628dOqxVlCFTv6QeVrMC4DsqB8aUxq2vQnA/s1600-h/library+display.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNESvf7wa3KxCoDxoRN4bLN65of_4uTln58zoGPasVoRkLenJVdNQOGM5vCCAZKpDxNNRPtR96eWRq2sqtEDZElAEqvLRYPF1lKJu628dOqxVlCFTv6QeVrMC4DsqB8aUxq2vQnA/s320/library+display.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248266162487288434" /></a><p><br /><br />Students can also earn merit points if they write reviews. They are kept in a folder at the desk.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGW7c_zTII3CZY5Bs-VDRCTSM1ggmFQgslBBC8UH4DmXuvYy6L2fOgFBiPoTFkVjLEgVRyrsO7ELQXSMsb0WCwxguUqR4iXWZuHLp8k0pyTro01prPN12JEFPK6BsVXxSSkzt6tA/s1600-h/review.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGW7c_zTII3CZY5Bs-VDRCTSM1ggmFQgslBBC8UH4DmXuvYy6L2fOgFBiPoTFkVjLEgVRyrsO7ELQXSMsb0WCwxguUqR4iXWZuHLp8k0pyTro01prPN12JEFPK6BsVXxSSkzt6tA/s320/review.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248269338599679650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtA0n64FPrjSZeSBn6UbxI2Ry8TY_VwwG51JziTKeAXAftIPyfplQp9IBHlUdhGRrbwif8AKhtWbXJ9mdoRH0UF3Y7q3X547d5nrLbTaGSjnRMmm8gPwGgTTp2bj4c954kMxSrxA/s1600-h/reviews.JPG"><img style="float:center; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtA0n64FPrjSZeSBn6UbxI2Ry8TY_VwwG51JziTKeAXAftIPyfplQp9IBHlUdhGRrbwif8AKhtWbXJ9mdoRH0UF3Y7q3X547d5nrLbTaGSjnRMmm8gPwGgTTp2bj4c954kMxSrxA/s320/reviews.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248270956837383506" /></a><br />Seio<br />This is not a big library, and it can only take one class at a time. There is a sixth form library for seniors though, and this has many tables for study.<br /><br />What impressed me about this particularly colourful and busy library, were the acoustics. Although there was sometimes 60 students in a small space and students were not quiet, the noise levels were fine. L_TAG, something to consider in our refurbishment.<br />Thanks to Mrs Taylor for the opportunity to visit.Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-80088664846499898042008-09-21T09:44:00.004+10:002008-09-21T15:43:43.378+10:00Update 6: BirminghamDo you remember the students at Rotherham last year? This year I could not visit them, but their Librarian, Helen Smith, came to visit me in Birmingham. She has just refurbished their library. L_TAG, we will be getting some photos which will give us some more ideas for our own library.Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-69954197628067343862008-09-21T09:39:00.004+10:002008-09-21T15:47:20.636+10:00Update 5: The UKSo many schools to see and people to visit!<br /><br />I started out in Nottingham with a group of librarians I met last year.<br />My friend Fiona is now in a wheel chair. She says she was training to be the Olympic stair diving champion, so you can guess how she came to be there. Still, Librarians do many things well, and one of them is talk! We had a great time and more importantly, I gained a fresh view on the future of libraries and the way we will be assisting you in the future.<br />No picture of the fantastic group - it is blurred!Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-42806698139234650982008-09-21T09:07:00.005+10:002008-09-21T09:28:57.465+10:00Update 4: Barcelona and Gaudi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVB2FoT01r8xLQrPG4LT6lr0m0QjObYR0xXxpeJn6oPSTyY_vI8J7x-i9IgWXSQbG1nmnlLhImKmzB_txiWNg-om7XaYp7GwvqZZFfo2ZZ5q78SBuwKl3QGJSKJs1cXEIg-HOltw/s1600-h/Parc1reception.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVB2FoT01r8xLQrPG4LT6lr0m0QjObYR0xXxpeJn6oPSTyY_vI8J7x-i9IgWXSQbG1nmnlLhImKmzB_txiWNg-om7XaYp7GwvqZZFfo2ZZ5q78SBuwKl3QGJSKJs1cXEIg-HOltw/s320/Parc1reception.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248246900897715730" /></a><p> <p><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZKU9qTg_cffXE5l6g8dX90B0o38dH9sDyQeqa_m8E9_UqN0PS-pG78Wy11mg-DVjkPY12iZpGvCak6ga3dc9EEtVvpDI5zSd0vg-es0RZh_PoKkUrr-3eL52QIh99xbJXx2S7Q/s1600-h/parcmonster.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZKU9qTg_cffXE5l6g8dX90B0o38dH9sDyQeqa_m8E9_UqN0PS-pG78Wy11mg-DVjkPY12iZpGvCak6ga3dc9EEtVvpDI5zSd0vg-es0RZh_PoKkUrr-3eL52QIh99xbJXx2S7Q/s320/parcmonster.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248245763646334098" /></a><p> <p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1P9xQy9A5APjvUMR-HPRQjixKdejUFPw5CJn5HCwdsaO-662L5zHodCWspY7FcZZRY6XiiLGcf1I7kbRhPCkQpDznWcAFYNKr4f_NnT8KAJ0XJ0EabsThkJgSUAH34HSP0DpBw/s1600-h/Gaudi+house.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1P9xQy9A5APjvUMR-HPRQjixKdejUFPw5CJn5HCwdsaO-662L5zHodCWspY7FcZZRY6XiiLGcf1I7kbRhPCkQpDznWcAFYNKr4f_NnT8KAJ0XJ0EabsThkJgSUAH34HSP0DpBw/s320/Gaudi+house.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248245463020773874" /></a><br />Gaudi was an innovative, imaginative, creative architect of parks, buildings, homes, even churches. He died in a traffic accident over 80 years ago and the church is only now being completed. I watched with fascination as craftspeople worked carefully on the plaster detail before it was lifted into place. It was a magic time, then suddenly, the spell was broken as they put down there tools and all went to lunch! <p><br />The pictures are of Parc Guell, a public open space and a reception pavillion at the entry, and the interior of a home. What a home! I tried imagining living in it. I wished we had more time to REALLY experience Gaudi.<br />Want to know more? Wikipedia is a great starting point.Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-55256680173752997262008-09-21T07:25:00.005+10:002008-09-21T15:48:14.027+10:00Update 3: Ahhh Venice!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH92nlp_NtYk8WIU87k46qVPA7p-HHXzLsBJoj_Jnna0KozEZCsCzKK86XQza4CeQmlUBUk52GepeLiTpyFUaLGoc0w273_lJuBCtm5oS8l2zFyYzDNj2De_e3cRWTnseC8YcL-Q/s1600-h/StMarksBride.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH92nlp_NtYk8WIU87k46qVPA7p-HHXzLsBJoj_Jnna0KozEZCsCzKK86XQza4CeQmlUBUk52GepeLiTpyFUaLGoc0w273_lJuBCtm5oS8l2zFyYzDNj2De_e3cRWTnseC8YcL-Q/s320/StMarksBride.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248240126137601586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mIOdA61vqVyfhe4IFGf5_GNGclL_js9i5-jqcW8RYZqBK-_WuCCQSN5s0_qCjNLoRgfCFiQEXbQvMbNGu4xw9gY998aSs2vk6hB_2rMR6nl9whNXjxIswsZJifOzhypZzgrAmA/s1600-h/Venicecanal.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mIOdA61vqVyfhe4IFGf5_GNGclL_js9i5-jqcW8RYZqBK-_WuCCQSN5s0_qCjNLoRgfCFiQEXbQvMbNGu4xw9gY998aSs2vk6hB_2rMR6nl9whNXjxIswsZJifOzhypZzgrAmA/s320/Venicecanal.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248239951012866194" /></a><br />One day in a very special place is not enough, so we had 2 days. A ride on a gondola to the sound of 2 Italian tenors.. yes, nice. Then we explored the teeming lanes of Venice, so much to do there. We saw the Murano glass blowers and of course we bought some too.Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-62096948084166023222008-09-21T07:16:00.005+10:002008-09-21T07:27:11.183+10:00Update 2: Germany<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiztW5XleFgFS43n3arb5YRdahdS68gvkKj-Muy2yTBRfJoOeB1rjDESGI-EAh_gLy-T_SZfyobN5XBs2fc6heaKe7Ms56Oy1T0vzNQMIldCm-eNy_3V_fMReu2e_0Ylvum1CwDQ/s1600-h/beethovens2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiztW5XleFgFS43n3arb5YRdahdS68gvkKj-Muy2yTBRfJoOeB1rjDESGI-EAh_gLy-T_SZfyobN5XBs2fc6heaKe7Ms56Oy1T0vzNQMIldCm-eNy_3V_fMReu2e_0Ylvum1CwDQ/s320/beethovens2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248216983903871986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFGCFZfvNCR-bGwK08jn1nIYSWNQukJua0iCTKhoaLQqCAcNeJ_XFKzPo2DR2ZI0pTP-zUfmACaMqxipJ-Pa9lXMMAIf6fnDMpQeH8nTwGz2ZyhbwimyPH5yHFX16Pc1dl37u4g/s1600-h/Raspberries.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFGCFZfvNCR-bGwK08jn1nIYSWNQukJua0iCTKhoaLQqCAcNeJ_XFKzPo2DR2ZI0pTP-zUfmACaMqxipJ-Pa9lXMMAIf6fnDMpQeH8nTwGz2ZyhbwimyPH5yHFX16Pc1dl37u4g/s320/Raspberries.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248215848833185602" /></a><p><br />Bonn. Warm. Autumn leaves drifting in the streets and over the cars but warm, so wonderfully warm. Check out the raspberries! We ate these as we wandered the streets and watched the Beethovens be positioned for the day. <p> <p> <p><br /><br />Why so many Beethovens? Well Beethoven was born in Bonn and many copies of this statue have been decorated by different artists, are wheeled out and displayed each day. It was interesting just to watch people passing by who were very curious. The raspberries didn’t last long so we had this on the banks of the Rhine.Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-70966529290096105852008-09-15T16:51:00.005+10:002008-09-15T17:54:57.251+10:00Update 1 from afar<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXxrbX7Anux1xmIIrtA7e1i3ItS6lNIijHSWleahoM1qnzdZgZnpDoBningdj4RTP7wLXs8ijWkR8tPmEGzMRl67YJbxuzAuOirTfg90zU9sNqhThVl2XcVi27hIy2WTCQZmXSw/s1600-h/room.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXxrbX7Anux1xmIIrtA7e1i3ItS6lNIijHSWleahoM1qnzdZgZnpDoBningdj4RTP7wLXs8ijWkR8tPmEGzMRl67YJbxuzAuOirTfg90zU9sNqhThVl2XcVi27hIy2WTCQZmXSw/s320/room.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246150538167702818" /></a><br />Hi everyone!<br><br />This trip has been different. I have not been able to get online very often, so I have collected some thoughts and will post them all now.<br><br />We arrived in Japan, walked out the airport and saw this little glass room. 'Hmmmm', I thought, 'Where is the coffee?'<br><br />But it was not a coffee bar, but a room for smokers. Suddenly I became respectful of the Japanese, protecting the atmosphere from smoke. However it was a land of extremes. We went through the streets of Narita to find an ordinary Japanese place for dinner. It was small, friendly, crazy too, and what did we see? Wait until I next have access to my photos. I will add it. 27/8/09Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-78386169203231783512008-07-04T21:18:00.003+10:002008-07-04T21:40:10.109+10:00End of Term and what happened?It started with <strong>Delany Reads Week</strong> and the Borders buying trip. We are STILL completing the cataloguing for this. You bought some really amazing books, many of which are not in any of the libraries in our union catalogue!<br />Then we had the Librarians visit. Since then, we have had regular contact with these librarians and now we have latest information on our noticeboard.<br />The Manga workshop has created a big interest and I am going buying again over the holidays!<br /><br />Then we had a couple of weeks before we launched <strong>Delany Book of the Year</strong>.<br />We have the 3 sets of 6 books featured at Circulation and there are more students than usual reading. However the Younger Readers selection has a very wide range from Year 3 to Year 8 levels and already the L_TAG are wondering if we should be looking at a different way to select our short list.<br /><br />George is busy working out how to organise the <strong>Book of the Year Awards morning tea </strong>with the L_TAG for his gold award and today held his first meeting with the group. It's looking good, George! Last year we entered the morning tea through the doors of Hogwarts Library; this year promised to be even more interesting.<br /><br />The L_TAG also came up with the idea that the <strong>library is tatty and needs to be renovated. </strong> The staff Think Tank think that too and so do I.<br />I have bought a book called 'Rethink'. which is about renovating libraries. Right now the groups are looking at how we want to use the library and the future, because that will make a lot of difference to what we do.<br />If you see any great ideas at libraries you visit, please email the librarian on the delany library site, or let someone on the L_TAG or Think Tank know.<br /><br />So what else?<br />While Mrs Meehan was on Long Service leave, we have had Miss V with us. She will be back soon though, when Mrs Radford goes on leave! Thank you for your help, Miss V.<br /><br /><br />We also had a <strong>visitor from San Diego</strong> in June. Mrs Xureb from San Diego came to visit. She was full of vitality and interest in what Aussie students are reading. I will get to visit her library in San Diego in October. Wait for the pics!<br /><br />Have a fantastic 2 week break everyone, and don't forget to read a book when the weather is cold and rainy.<br /><br />Mrs RDelany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-69747498784218017492008-05-20T23:06:00.003+10:002008-05-20T23:12:01.262+10:00It's Tuesday, so the Staff are buyingWhat a busy day! Not only did the competitions start, but the staff had a book buying spree! They have chosen all sorts of things for the non fiction collection.<br />Wait until you see the Mohammed Ali book in rap, or the amazing picture book about a red book. I am still scratching my head about that one!<br />There are also some cook books by a teenage chef. Everyone should look at the chapter on food and exams. It is really excellent!<br /><br />OK, tomorrow we catalogue ALL day! I wonder how many we will have ready for Friday? Maybe that should be another competition!Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-71892681596916251082008-05-19T21:09:00.008+10:002008-05-19T21:30:20.334+10:00Delany Reads! Week 2008The theme for 2008 is 'Community'. This year Delany Reads! Week involves students, staff, and local librarians. Today, Monday, students bought for students. 14 students went to our local Borders and bought up big for the fiction collection.<br />The TAG_L had told the whole school about it at assemby and then gathered suggestions from everyone at home room. We spent a session discussing how to buy for other people. We looked at the group to which each was assigned, and thought about the range of people, ages, gender, English speaking ability, those that loved reading, those that didnt.. those that are sport mad and ... more. <br />Then this morning we descended on Borders and set up our base in Gloria Jeans. We had a reserved corner, so we piled books and checked our catalogue on our laptop.<br />We only had 2 periods out of school and we were soon in a buying frenzy!<br /><br />Towards the end, we checked our purchases and grabbed bags of books and fled for the bus. Next time, we need more time! <br />Expect photos when the photographer forwards some to us!Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-11038004452627367632008-03-28T07:41:00.002+11:002008-03-28T07:44:25.675+11:007.28am and I am just leaving...to attend the State conference for Teacher Librarians. I will be back on Monday will all sorts of new ideas for us! TAG_Lers, I even get to tell them what we are doing here! Meantime, I just want you to know that the trip to Borders has been postponed to Term 2. Will tell you why on Wednesday!<br />Mrs RDelany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-33905306482181891492008-03-13T21:27:00.003+11:002008-03-13T21:37:09.207+11:00Recent newsI have been absent a lot recently. Sorry about that. I hit my head on the sun visor of the car (you are allowed to laugh... I think it is funny too!) on the day of the swimming carnival and have had problems ever since. I look forward to being back at work with a smile and a book next week!<br />Meantime, keep reading!Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-66567933443261174642008-02-27T06:19:00.005+11:002008-02-27T06:35:24.848+11:00Delany has a new school website!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUq-WQfqnki8_RoGHQuA72u0Lq0bI7KarbehjUo0BQBOeQzQqWFCJjr65meb0eXcDTvq43fr3CrgsbgtLp3mZY_yJQhjMojwDwXN6liFHv6IcOfzViC_ZBvH8S1XrKwEUjbzodSg/s1600-h/delany1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUq-WQfqnki8_RoGHQuA72u0Lq0bI7KarbehjUo0BQBOeQzQqWFCJjr65meb0eXcDTvq43fr3CrgsbgtLp3mZY_yJQhjMojwDwXN6liFHv6IcOfzViC_ZBvH8S1XrKwEUjbzodSg/s320/delany1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171373414589453378" /></a><br />When I arrived at Delany some years ago, the school had an amazing website. It had been developed by students and was the gateway to all sorts of school and local information. It struggled after the students left, and the site dated. <br />We now have a great new website that includes staff blogs. This blog is available through that site too. The address of the new site: http://www.delany.parra.catholic.edu.au/ .<br />Students, bookmark it.Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-3744441182642369452008-02-25T06:19:00.003+11:002008-02-25T06:32:48.358+11:00The TAG_L is going shopping.. to Borders!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbLtOAw9xhMZotNY8yCNIeAYwgCL7p19uer9ePgVWp5NS3CfLf6q7sY6-K5vrPD-npiEzPydRspqRu_ly-sFSzDut8fXbgnFjxmGM17FsPH46mGvPJm_X7kZMfn4y_5VLtNHqUQ/s1600-h/best_borders.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbLtOAw9xhMZotNY8yCNIeAYwgCL7p19uer9ePgVWp5NS3CfLf6q7sY6-K5vrPD-npiEzPydRspqRu_ly-sFSzDut8fXbgnFjxmGM17FsPH46mGvPJm_X7kZMfn4y_5VLtNHqUQ/s320/best_borders.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170631682327368754" /></a><br /><br />As they announced at assembly last week, the TAG_Llers are going to Borders to buy books for students. They want to know what you want, so expect them to visit your Home Room this week or next. Give it some thought. Maybe you have heard of an amazing new book, or have read an author and want more. Maybe you want a series, or maybe you want more graphic novels. Is there a magazine title you would read? So, be prepared for the visit and give the students your ideas.<br />Here is your opportunity to make the library the BEST library in town!Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-70643144644615254012008-02-23T08:48:00.004+11:002008-02-23T09:16:03.904+11:00Think Tank, please meet the TAG_LsThis year, the users of our resourced learning space are spending time considering how it is used and how it could better serve the changing needs of both staff and students. I like the idea, because we can fine tune the space, services, activities, resources, as our needs and wishes change. <br />The Think Tank ( made up of staff members) will be conducting a full staff meeting in May, and the students introduced their L_TAG... sorry... TAG_L to the whole school last Thursday.<br />Why are we doing this? Because as education, learning, and libraries change, (First mention of the word 'library') we want a resourced learning space and services that help staff and students with resourcing and information services, efficiently, and empower them as teachers and learners.<br /><br />More, we want it to be fun and to attract students, feeding their curiosity and encouraging students as readers. We want a wide range of activities and we want them to have a purpose that meets the <a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslproftools/learningstandards/standards.cfm">ALA standards for the 21st-Century Learner </a> that we have adopted.<br /><br />Meantime, the TAG_L are setting up a lunch meeting with the Student Leadership Team.<br /><br />I am making a note to charge the batteries so we get some pictures of this group this time. It should be good!Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-80841116387510464442008-02-20T05:53:00.004+11:002008-02-23T08:48:37.005+11:00Australia says 'Sorry'<center><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SUVnAp4lXfI&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SUVnAp4lXfI&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></center><br /><br /><br />This is part 1 of the speech made by Prime Minister Rudd on Wednesday 13 February 2008. The Aboriginal peoples of Australia and the whole Australian community have waited for a long time for this. As Mr Rudd says, although officials were seen to be removing these children, these people were carrying out orders and these orders were implementing the laws of the land, Australia. It is right that the apology come from the the highest level.<br />Each time I saw the Aboriginal flag flying over the school on Wednesday I thought of the Dharuk people, on whose land the school is built. For me, a very moving experience.<br />Thank you Mr Rudd.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k0597GfXFQ&feature=related">Part 2 here</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHd4MsfCDFw&feature=related">Part 3 here</a>Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-45488090543525907122008-02-16T23:11:00.004+11:002008-02-16T23:32:11.902+11:00Who is this library for?If you are a student at Delany College or if you are a member of staff, then the library is for YOU.<br />That is why this year we are looking for ways to involve as many people as wish, in the development of the library so that it is the it best suits our needs and provides us with the best space to meet them.<br /><br />The idea that the library is for everyone and everyone is welcome to a say, is not new. What is new, is what is happening.<br /><br />* The L_TAG (Library Teen Advisory Group) is the student voice, and <br />* The Think Tank is the Staff voice. <br /><br />The L_TAG meets twice a week and is working out events and projects that involve students. The Think Tank is organising a staff meeting in May to assess the school's resourced learning space.<br /><br />Look forward to being part of exciting new developments in 2008!Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31108721.post-4075961577446940292008-01-30T13:36:00.000+11:002008-01-30T13:49:27.671+11:00Welcome back everyone!It is day ONE of a new school year. <br />Welcome to the Year 7 students who were sitting in the library a few minutes ago!<br />After the end of a morning of information and introductions, it was finally my turn! You were so good! We learned that READING MATTERS in this library, and that students are involved in keeping it a very up-to-date and friendly through our L_TAG! What does L_TAG mean? Listen at Assembly next week!<br /><br />I could see that you liked the idea of the students going shopping for library books - more about that later.<br />Then you did what the students at Doncaster did - you filled out profiles for the library walls. Come in and read what you are looking forward to, and who you like to read and why! Maybe we will take a pic and share them with the students in Doncaster too!<br /><br />Mrs R<br />(Sorry no pics today - I forgot to bring my camera!)Delany Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692420639620809901noreply@blogger.com0