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Portugal Cego do Maio school

How do we promote values at school?


Between the several activities our school develops in order to motivate students and promote
values I chose to present a set of activities which take place at the school library, a place that
aims to strengthen the interest and motivation of students to stay in school. Becoming the
heart of school life, welcoming and stimulating, school libraries are places for learning and
thinking, and play a key role in supporting and developing enjoyment of reading and multiple
literacies.
In what way does our school library promote Values?
The library welcomes and supports all learners and the high value placed on education and
learning encourages and grows respect.
Its dynamic environment is a key source for motivating learners and igniting a spirit of
curiosity, discussion and debate by developing it as a place of sharing and cultural
engagement.
It promotes equity through/by:
supporting the needs of all learners and providing services to all students and teachers
ensuring that books and other resources are available at all reading levels, supporting
a wide range of learning needs and personal interests
giving every student the opportunity to learn, to enjoy reading and to create new
knowledge and understanding.

The library is a welcoming place for the whole school community. Pre-schoolers, students from
all levels and parents are encouraged to visit, and use the library. It is also a place for
inclusiveness.
Students new learning and ideas are valued and they are actively involved in selecting
resources and planning library events and displays.
Some activities organized by the library besides the curricular support it gives to students
and teachers:
1) Boxes of books
All students can go to the library and take books home to read but besides that each
class at the primary school and preschool (33 classes) have a box with 25 different
books that can be used for reading just for pleasure in class or to take home.
2) Visit of writers / illlustrators and storytellers and other personalities
During the school year several personalities are invited to go to school and talk with
students.

3) Local and national contests


Scheduling special school events that focus on reading, such as "reading campaigns,"
"reading awareness week," and "reading celebrations."
Reading competitions come in many shapes and sizes, with the aim of spicing up
literature and giving children an incentive to open a book.
A relaxed atmosphere and a positive ethos around reading is really important.
Promoting reading as a form of escapism from the general pressures of school and
their social lives encourages students to see reading as a form of relaxation, instead of
another intelligence test.
4) Exhibitions/fairs
School library helps to prepare students exhibitions and invites parents to open days
/night to see/buy students works
5) Extra curricular Workshops
This year the library promotes a workshop of Origami and Christmas ornaments made
with recycled materials. During school breaks or after classes students can participate
in these workshops at the library.
6) Storytelling Listen, Tell andRead
"If children do not enjoy reading when they are young, then they are unlikely to do so
when they get older."
Pre-school classes and primary classes are invited to go to the library for short
storytelling presentations. After the session children are invited to do different kind of
follow up activities retelling using mimic, illustrating,
7) Library volunteers ( a way to spend time at school when not having classes)
Shelving: Shelving books for is a very important task because students and teachers
cant check out a book that is not on the shelf!
Cutting/Crafting: From time to time well have laminated items or storytime materials
that will need to be cut out, glued, or folded such as research activities or felt board
stories.
Special Events: Help with special days and events such as our Author Visit, Childrens
Book Week/National Library Week, or inventory or to help with Book Fair

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