Library News
Opening Hours
Our library is open from 8.30 am until 3.15 pm each day. We look forward to students coming in and spending some time in the library, especially as the weather cools. We have a range of activities on offer such as games, books, and colouring.
Reading for growth and enjoyment
The library continues to support students as they develop their reading skills and successfully embed this in their learning. We offer an extensive range of fiction and non-fiction texts, and are adding to the collection frequently based on student requests and interests.
The Premier’s Reading Challenge 2025
The Premier’s Reading Challenge 2025 for Year 7-10 has started. The Challenge is open from the 24th of February 2025 to the 19th September 2025. If you are yet to sign up for the PRC, contact your McCarthy College 2025 coordinators, Ms. Hannan and Ms. Laird, in the Library. If you are looking for books or SORA e-books to read for the Challenge, come to the library counter and ask the library staff.
2025 Students as Authors Writing Competition
A friendly reminder that the 2025 Students as Authors Writing Competition is now open for all students in the Diocese of Armidale Catholic Schools. The competition celebrates students and their creative writing talents across four age-based categories. Winning entrants will have the opportunity to work with illustrator Trish Donald to develop their story into an e-book published for an audience of 250,000 Catholic education students across 15 dioceses. Entries close Friday, 30th May. If you would like assistance with your submission, please see the library staff for support.
Library Crafts
At the end of Term One, students were invited to try their hand at creating a suncatcher. It was a showcase of their creative talents and a lovely activity for students to wind down for the term. The bright and cheerful display in the library windows brings some much needed colour as the weather starts to cool.
Libby Laird
Teacher Librarian
Bec Hannan
Teacher Librarian
rhannan@arm.catholic.edu.au