Library

Kerri Deegan - Head of Libraries

The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.
- Dr. Seuss

The Benefits of Reading

In today's fast-paced world, students juggle schoolwork, sports, social media, and a seemingly endless list of activities. With so many distractions, it's easy for reading to take a backseat. However, reading remains one of the most valuable habits you can develop. Reading is one of the most powerful tools for learning, creativity, and personal growth. Whether diving into an exciting adventure, exploring new ideas, or strengthening comprehension skills, reading opens doors to endless opportunities.

The Benefits of Reading

Expand Knowledge - Books expose you to new ideas and perspectives.
Boosts Brain Power - Reading improves concentration and ability to focus, memory, and recall, and builds pathways and connections in the brain.
Improves Your Health - Reading helps you fall asleep, reduces stress, improves your mental health, and makes you feel more positive.
Improves Vocabulary and Writing Skills - The more you read, the better your vocabulary and writing become. Reading helps you understand new words and improve your oratory skills, which helps you do better in tests and every part of your school education (even Maths!!!)
Helps in Real Life - Fiction, in particular, allows you to see the world through different perspectives, improving emotional intelligence, making it easier to relate to others and understand their emotions.

How to Fit Reading into Your Busy Schedule

Start Small - Even 10-15 minutes a day can make a difference
Find Books That Interest You - Whether it's fantasy, sports, mysteries or biographies, there's something for everyone. As J.K. Rowling says, "If you don't like reading, you haven't found the right book."
Replace Screen Time with Book Time - Instead of scrolling through social media before bed, try reading a chapter of a book.
Visit the Library - Public Library or School Library. Encourage your young person to borrow a book from the library. Both Campus Libraries are filled with great books waiting to be discovered! Library staff have an amazing knowledge of the collection. ASK THEM for a recommendation.

Reading Tips to Do as a Family

Set a family challenge during the school holidays, read as a family for 20 to 30 minutes a day.
Have your young person read a recipe and cook dinner during the holidays.
Discuss with your young person what they are reading, and share what you are reading. Talk about books you read as a teenager and discuss the books you studied in English.
Visit the Sandringham College Library Website, click on Book Corner, scroll down to Book Lists, and click. Read about the recommendations for different genres.

The Library is here to support all students on their reading journey. Our diverse and current collection meets a wide array of interests that spark curiosity. We are committed to fostering a love of reading through strategic book and genre promotions, student recommendations, engaging reading challenges and book clubs.

Hopefully, some of these tips will offer guidance. We all have an invaluable part to play in ensuring the young people in our lives fall in love with books. It is a gift they will cherish forever.

Sandringham College Wins Again!!!

The Kid's Lit Quiz team competed today in the sport of reading, and our exceptional students are once again State Champions! They have now been invited to compete in the National Championships in Sydney.

The four students competed against 40 teams, answering 100 questions about books, characters, and themes. Students are presented with 10 categories of 10 questions each.

As the final category came into play, they were down by 3.5 points. First place was up for grabs; between Sandy and Star of the Sea. Under pressure, our book-smart girls scored a perfect 10/10 in the final category of 'Teeth'. With a score of 76.5, Sandringham College clinched the comp.

Winning this competition is evidence of an emerging reading culture at Sandringham College.

Book News

The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) recently announced the shortlist for Book of the Year.

The library will be running a Shadow Judging Club - students in the club will decide on a category to judge. They will then read all the books in that category and discuss them and decide as a group which book they believe should win. Students in the club will also need to develop a creative response to all the books in their chosen category.

Shadow Judging Book Winners are a truer indication of book of the year as it is the book that resonates more with the intended audience.

It is hoped to have a club on both campuses. Students can find the registration form on the Sandringham College Websiteunder Book Corner - Clubs.

Top 5 Books

Top 5 Borrowers and the Last Book They Borrowed (In No Particular Order)

Daisy Gill - The Cousins by Karen McManus
Kieran Cole - The Kings of Clonmel (Book 8) by John Flanagan
Lucas Bolanus-Bulla - The Rift by Gene Luen Yang
Olivia Martin - Beast Boy by Kami Garcia
Jason Qin - Naruto 19-21by Masashi Kishimoto

Library News

The makerspace area of the library has been a hive of creativity over the last 2 weeks. Students have been working with airdry clay, and their creations are amazing!