LIBRARY NEWS
Book Week
In Week 7 we celebrated Book Week at Western Heights College. The theme was Symphony of Stories set by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, which also celebrated its 80th anniversary of Book Week.
For Book Week we celebrated with a range of lunchtime activities such as welcoming Vicky Grosser and Kerry Spina to come and talk to our students about the book My Backyard by Ron Milligan which they co-edited. My Backyard invites readers to reflect on the stories, people and places that shape the history of the Geelong region.
On Tuesday students got to design and create their own watercolour bookmark. Wednesday, we celebrated reading with our Read the Room activity. Students got to engage with reading as a meditative activity amongst calming music and colourful lighting, sitting amongst friends in a space created for the purpose of reading, some might say it’s a rave for readers? Thursday students in year 7 and 12 got the chance to dress up as their favourite book character with prizes galore.
Thank you to all the students and staff that participated and helped in Book Week 2026. Keep your eyes peeled for all library activities and events on Compass, Vivi and the WHC Newsletter.
Welcome to the Western Heights Library!
WHC Library Hours for Students: 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES TERM 3
Chess club:
Tuesday lunch times 12:45 pm - Chess Club with Mr. Gray and teachers. Can you beat your teacher? The challenge is on!
Board games:
When: Thursday Lunch Time
Where: WHC Library
What to expect: Game tournaments, learn a new game each week, friendly competition
Come and learn new games, engage with others, develop critical thinking skills and have a bit of fun.
More lunch activities to come - e.g. Book Week, Reading competitions, Readers' Cup, Geelong Librarian crafts.
A few library reminders and student expectations:
- No food or drinks. Water bottles okay.
- Do not touch heaters, air filters and fan controllers.
- Seated activities are expected: reading, chess, Uno, Spot it, Connect Four, Lego, mindful colouring in.
- Quiet study. Please clean your desk before leaving.
- Bathroom - go to Red Building.
Borrowing books:
WHC and Geelong Regional Library collections. The library is a community space shared with the public. The couches are reserved for them. Please use respectful language and behaviour.
Geelong Public Library Wednesday 4pm - 7pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm