Learning and Innovation Centre (LIC)
Learning and Innovation Centre News
The Learning and Innovation Centre is open every second break. All children from year 1-6 can come into the LIC to read, play quiet games, complete puzzles, colour, and draw. Our year 6 student leaders come in and support the other children and help reshelve books. Please see the timetable below.
Book Week
Aspley State School Book Week Assembly is Week 5, Friday 15 August.
Each year, Book Week is celebrated across Australia to foster a love of reading and storytelling in children. Established in 1945 by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), Book Week is a uniquely Australian tradition. Its purpose is to highlight quality Australian children's literature and promote the importance of books and literacy in young lives.
The 2025 Book Week theme is "Book an Adventure!", inviting students to explore new worlds and ideas through books. As part of the celebrations, the CBCA announces its Book of the Year Awards, spotlighting outstanding Australian authors and illustrators. This year’s shortlisted and winning books include a vibrant mix of picture books, early reader stories, and thought-provoking novels for older students.
Keep an eye out in the L&IC for displays of the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year titles —perfect for sparking imagination and conversations in every year level
It’s time to think of your favourite book and what character you will pick to wear.
Book Week Competition
Prep to year 2 – Colouring in competition. Sheet will be given to the classroom teacher and students are to hand back in to the office by the 12th of August.
Year 3 -6 – Scavenger Hunt. (Collect an entry form from the office) Entries close on the 22 August 2025. Place entries in the box at the office.
Student Council Book Fair
The Student Council will be holding a Book Fair in Week 10 of Term 3 to promote the love of reading across our school.
We kindly ask families to donate any preloved books in good condition—no rips, stains, or missing pages, please.
Donations can be dropped off at the office from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Funds raised will go towards a special end-of-year gift for the school from the Student Council.
Thank you for your support!
Borrowing News
Your child has weekly borrowing time at the L&IC. (Please see timetable below. Their classroom teacher will bring them each week to borrow but they MUST have a library bag. If they have missed borrowing time, then they can come down at second break with their library bag and books to return and reborrow. If they have not finished reading a book bring it back on their borrowing day to reborrow rather than letting it be overdue.
How many books can my child borrow?
Prep – 3 books
Years 1-6 – 4 books
Responsible Reader Awards
Outstanding Fees
If you have outstanding fees for lost books from last year, could you please pay these as soon as possible. Your child is unable to borrow until this matter is resolved. If your classroom teacher or child lets you know about an overdue book and you are unsure on the matter please feel free to email me and we can try and work out a solution.
