Library News
The Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025 shortlist
The six books shortlisted for the 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award have been announced. These books will be available in our curated Senior student collection of the library at Beaumaris Secondary College.
This year's shortlist includes Chinese Postman by Brian Castro, Theory and Practice by Michelle de Krets Dirt Poor Islanders by Winnie Dunn, Compassion by Julie Janson, Ghost Cities by Siang Lu, and Highway 13 by Fiona McFarlane.
Last year, Waanyi writer Alexis Wright won for Praiseworthy, an epic novel set in northern Australia that also took out the Stella Prize. This year's winner will be announced on July 24.
We’ve Got You Covered!
Thank you for the generosity of those parents who have collected book ‘cover’ boxes from reception. The newly covered books have found their way back on the shelves ready for students to loan. Every parent is welcome to pick up a box and help cover our growing collection of books in our school library.
Please email Niamh in the library at 7566-library@schools.vic.edu.au to organise your box for pick up. Much appreciated!
New Books!
Have you ever felt like no one truly sees the real you? Melody Brooke has. In ‘Out of My Mind’ Melody, an 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy has a mind bursting with thoughts and opinions, it’s just that the world does not know how to listen. Melody has a photographic memory but feels isolated and frustrated until she receives a communication device that gives her a voice.
This inspiring book is targeted at junior high school students and really helps to start a conversation about how you treat people who seem ‘different.’
Sharon M Draper’s sequel Out of My Heart has Melody return. Now 12-years old and with more independence Melody has a chance to go on her first overnight camp away from home. This book explores courage, pushing limits, and finding people who accept you just the way you are.
This book is perfect for those students who have enjoyed reading ‘Wonder’ by R.J. Palacio or Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt.
New editions of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams have arrived in our library. This hilarious science fiction series follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an Englishman, who is suddenly swept off Earth just before it’s destroyed to make way for a galactical freeway. Throughout the series the story pokes fun at science and life itself in a constant search for meaning.
Book Returns
Please Return any books to the RETURNS BOX at the entrance to the library on Southern level (S3).
During a library class students are to return books to the shelves when they have finished with them, respectfully leaving the space as they found it ready for the next class.
Student ID Cards
A reminder to all students that your Compass Student ID card is also your library card. Please bring your student ID card to the library when you would like to borrow.
Library Opening Hours
Make your way up to S3 on the Southern level!
Monday - Thursday
9.30am-2.30pm.
The library is open at recess and lunchtime.
Niamh McPhelimy
Library Manager
