LIBRARY

Welcome

The Library is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm each day, including recess and lunchtime for all students.

Librarian - Mrs Lynn Swannell

ICT Manager - Mr Kevin Hunter

ICT Technician - Mr Sam Karagianni

Library Borrowing/Returns

Students can borrow up to 5 books at a time, for a 2 week duration.  Reminder emails and notices on Compass are sent to students when books are overdue, prompting them to return or renew.  We do not charge overdue fees, but long overdue books (months) will incur a replacement fee.  Parents will be contacted via Compass regarding this.

Library @Lunchtime

Join in our library activities on Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes when we have 'Mindful Monday' which includes some 'mindful' activities or quiet reading; Wednesday Games with chess and Uno; Friday 'Book Bites Club'.

Teen Reading - Deakin Research Project

Last year some of our students participated in a 'teen reading survey' as part of research being done by Deakin University on "Teen Reading in the Digital Era"  The final report on their findings is now available and makes interesting reading, as they conclude "Acknowledging the diverse reading habits and preferences among Australian teens, our report highlights a landscape where digital activities often overshadow traditional reading. A key challenge is helping teens find books that captivate their interests and motivate them to read. Enhancements in library services and further use of digital recommendation tools are potential solutions. Importantly, the study’s focus was not on reading ability but on understanding reading habits and preferences..." The full report is at the link below

Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge 2024

Would you like a challenge? Do you enjoy reading or want to improve your reading? Then perhaps the VPRC 2024 is for you...come along to our Friday 'Book Bites Club' to find how you can join in and set your own reading challenge.

Pick a Genre

Year 7 students are about to start an L&L unit on 'Fantasy' and have been finding out about what this 'genre' of fiction is all about.  We have a fantastic display to help them find these and any genre of fiction they may like, with our fiction collection now 'genrefied' with spine stickers to help in their selection.  Please ask Mrs Swannell if you need help finding your own 'just right' book.

Creative Writing Competition

2024 Insight Creative Writing Competition for budding writers from Year 7-12 now open.

Submission details and conditions at this link

2024 Insight Creative Writing Competition – Insight Publications

Guidelines we have made to help students get even more creative with their entries....

• All year levels have an upper limit of 1400 words. There is no minimum word limit.
• We accept other creative writing forms in addition to short stories, including poems, scripts and more.
• This year’s theme (Beauty in the unknown) is optional, giving entrants the freedom to write about anything that inspires them.

COMPETITION KEY DATES

Entries open: 18 March 2024

Entries close: 1 September 2024

Longlist announcement: 18 October 2024

Shortlist announcement: 1 November 2024

Awards ceremony: TBA