News from the Library
Summer House Reading Challenge 2026
What an incredible effort from everyone in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge! The competition was fierce, and we are thrilled to announce that it came down to just one single point.
Huge congratulations go to REES House for clinching the victory with 37 points, narrowly edging out Mason at 36, Collier at 33, and Byrne at 31!
It has been a record breaking year with 111 total entries and 34 fantastic reviews added to the library catalogue. Thank you to every student and staff member who picked up a book and supported this year's challenge. Thank you also to our incredible Library Leader crew who helped with running the celebration day, and to Ms Wallace for encouraging everyone who entered and drew the raffle.
Shadow Judging 2026
Love reading and rating books? Want your voice heard? Become a book judge and help decide the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year winners. For more information students can come along to the information session in the Library next Thursday March 12th at recess.
Read Alouds @ the Library
We are launching lunchtime read-aloud sessions! Ever wanted to hear your favourite book read by a staff member? Drop by the Library to suggest a title for our upcoming shortlist.
Hunger Games Wednesdays
Join Ms Rogers in Library 2 every Wednesday for a live reading of The Hunger Games. Whether you’re a superfan or studying the text, come pull up a seat and enjoy the story!
Artisan of the Month
The search for Wantirna’s most talented creators returns for 2026! Whether you’re a photographer, a woodworker, a musician, or a star baker, we want to see your Artisan energy. If you can capture it digitally (photo, video, or sound recording), it’s eligible
Students: Win a $30 Officeworks voucher!
Staff & Families: Compete for ultimate honour and glory (and a snazzy certificate)
Email submissions by 8pm Sunday 22nd March, to library@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
For Family & Friends submissions tell us which student or staff member you are connected to. Up to 5 entries per person in .jpeg format. By submitting you agree to have your entry published to the school community (on Teams, in the College Yearbook, etc) - contact JMO if you want to submit anonymously. When submitting, state in the email "I declare that this entry is all my own work" Find past entries in the AotM Gallery at the top of the Library Teams – Artisan of the Month channel. We can't wait to see what you create!
Resident Writers
Have you got a way with words? Whether you’ve penned a fantastic essay, a gripping short story, a soul-stirring poem, or hit lyrics that need to be heard, we want your best work! Resident Writers is seeking Wantirna’s literary talent. Don't let your writing sit hidden in a folder, share it with the WC community!
Email your masterpieces tolibrary@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au with the subject line Resident Writers and include the phrase "I declare that this entry is all my own work" in the email body. By submitting you agree to be published to the school community (on Teams, in the College Yearbook, etc) - contact JMO if you want to submit anonymously. Past entries can be read in the gallery at the top of the Library Team – Resident Writers channel
Joanne Montgomery & Sarah van Doorn
Library Staff