Maria SMITH

Librarian

THE LIBRARY TEAM WOULD LIKE TO WISH OUR HIGHVALE STAFF, STUDENTS AND THE WHOLE HIGHVALE COMMUNITY A SAFE AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

BOOK HIRE TEXTBOOK COLLECTION REMINDER FOR YEAR 7s

We are now getting ready for the Year 7 textbooks to be collected by parents/guardians who can make phone booking appointments from (9:00 am to 3:30 pm) for the following dates:

WHEN: 25th (Thursday) and 29th (Monday) of January 2024

WHERE: HSC LIBRARY

Please make sure Book Hire fees are paid or arrangements have been made at the General Office for your books to be collected. Thank you.

We would like to thank our Library Monitors and other student volunteers for lending their valuable time and effort during our overwhelmingly busy Book Hire period.

A Reflection from one of our Library Monitors

“I began working as a library monitor at the start of the year. I found out about the role because of the Library Tour at the start of Year 7. I find working in the Library to be rewarding and a new way to connect with peers. Being a library monitor entails returning and borrowing books as well as cleaning the Library and helping run events in the Library. I really enjoyed helping out this year and I can’t wait to help out next year.”Priya P. (Yr 8)

WATCH THIS SPACE: The Library Team has received more than a dozen applications for the Library Monitor’s volunteering role. We are very excited to announce our new monitors for 2024 after all applications have been considered. Being a Library monitor is a privilege as this rewarding role entails training and developing important skills and responsibilities volunteers can certainly transfer to and use in future employment opportunities.

HIGHVALE WRITERS CLUB

Highvale students are given the opportunity to express themselves through the Highvale Writers Club where they submit literary creations in all forms. Please check out our latest submission, an excerpt from Susan P. (Yr12) as part of her amazing Studio Art Exploration research:

“The theme I wish to explore in my studio process is my time living in Greece. It is my source of inspiration as it was a really special and incredible time in my life to have had the opportunity and the experience to live in Greece which was my dream for so many years. I want to explore the topics of where I lived for 7 months, and the famous monuments of Crete. The summertime in Greece such as the beaches and the beautiful nature and lastly why Greece is so important and special to me, displaying where my family originated, special memories and all the places I visited.

The subject matter I would like to focus on is the nature and landscapes to capture Greece’s beauty, sunsets and landscapes to portray the summertime atmosphere and famous historical monuments.

Dimitra Milan is an artist whose work is really inspiring to me. I am greatly inspired by how dreamy and realistic her paintings are, and how they look as though they are from another world which is really captivating. Milan’s art style is abstract realism. Each artwork is layered with symbolism, often provoking deep emotions. She expresses love, hope, authenticity, and beauty through her brushstrokes… This may influence my art making process by giving me inspiration to work with many different colours and practice using abstract art in my paintings to create a loose effect, which I don’t normally do in my paintings, and I would like to experiment with this style.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VPRC CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENTS

The VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE from February to August this year proved to be a rewarding program for 87,000 avid and enthusiastic young Victorian readers who read 3.4 million books altogether. About 50 of our students joined the Challenge, not only enjoying reading but also writing amazing book reviews published in the VPRC website.

Saving the best for last, we can now congratulate Ben B., Blake C., Abel D.-T., Freya H.,Arjun K., Ryan K., Victoria L., Crystal N., Meghan N., Amelie P., Norah T., Thinuli T. and Emma Z. who completed and received CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT certificates signed by the former Victorian Premier, Mr Daniel Andrews.

CONNECTING OUR HIGHVALE FAMILY TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY

Now that another school year has come to an end, the most unanswered question would be how to get our students/children occupied on the school holidays. Check out some meaningful activities for the whole family starting from the Christmas week and throughout the school holidays.

WHAT’S ON in the City of Melbourne?

There’s a lot for everyone particularly for families in the City of Melbourne during the school holidays: things to do, where to eat and drink, Christmas pop-up markets, family events, shopping and just visiting our great city! Please access https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au

AND WHAT ABOUT GETTING EXCITED WATCHING THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN THE CITY! Check out this City of Melbourne-sponsored event and enjoy the school holidays with family and friends watching dazzling Christmas lights featuring colourful themes that celebrate our uniquely enjoyable (summer) holiday season in Australia.

WHEN: 24 November 2023 9:00 pm – 25 December 2023 11:00 pm

WHERE: Library Forecourt (328 Swanston Street, Melbourne)

https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/christmas-projections-library#:~:text=24%20November%202023,City%20of%20Melbourne

Short of ideas for the school holidays? Check out these exciting reminders!

Please access these links for some upcoming events to provide exciting and meaningful entertainment for your family:

The 78-Storey Treehouse at the Athenaeum Theatre on 13-15 January 2024, book now on www.ticketmaster.com.au or call (03) 96501500

https://www.cdp.com.au/78storeytreehouse.html#vic

ROALD DAHL’S FANTASTIC MR FOX LIVE ON STAGE 13-21 JANUARY 2024 at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne (presented by the Shake & Stir Theatre Company)

The smash-hit production is coming to Melbourne this January!

You’ve read the book and seen the movie – now chase your tail all the way to the Comedy Theatre and experience this stage adaptation of wacky Roald Dahl’s highly acclaimed novel adapted for the stage by award-winning producers Shake & Stir Theatre Co, Visit the Official Roald Dahl Website, which is packed with information and up to date news from the World of Roald Dahl, by clicking through to roalddahl.com

WHAT’S ON AT OUR STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA

Why not take the whole family to Australia’s oldest public library, our very own State Library of Victoria established in 1854. There is so much to see and learn about our iconic landmark at Swanston Street, open from 10 am to 6 pm daily. Please check out this link for more info:

https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/state-library-victoria#:~:text=Established%20in%201854,past%20150%20years.

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