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Welcome to the Resource Library. 

 

“SPONSOR A BOOK” COLLEGE BOOK DRIVE: UPDATE

 

The library has commenced the processing of our College Book Drive Books, selected during the 2024 BOOKTACULAR Book Week celebrations by students. You can see a snippet of the new picture story books ready for circulation in the library. 

THE LIBRARY AT LUNCHTIME: NEW CLUBS

 

The College Resource Library has had a great start to the term with a fantastic group of students attending lunchtime clubs in the library. Board Games Club, Creators Club and Comic Club all commenced in week 2 of term with many students from Prep to Year 12 coming along each week.

 

The Board Games Club is a new and improved club that will encompass Chess Club and now other board games. This came as a highly requested option by students and will run on Mondays at lunch time. 

 

The Comic Club is also a new addition to the library, running on Fridays at lunch time. Developed from Booktacular: Book Week 2024, students can enjoy time to draw characters, create a comic strip, a story, or bring a piece of comic with them to explore. 

BORROWING TIPS

  • P-2 students must bring either a library bag or tub to their library borrowing session.
  • All students are reminded that they are not to lose or damage library books. This will result in restricted borrowing.
  • All students must bring their library books to all borrowing sessions.
  • 7-12 students are advised to keep their library books in their locked locker while at school.

 

LIBRARY BORROWING SESSIONS

SELECTING A ‘JUST RIGHT BOOK’

 

As the library welcomes new generations of young readers, it is important to ensure students are borrowing ‘just right books’ during this time. The ideal book should be at a level that a student can decode and comprehend, develop their vocabulary, but most of all be interesting and fun. Here are a few tips to know and help remind them when they’re picking their next book.

 

1. Look at the cover and the title – is it a new book to me?

2. Read the blurb – is it interesting?

3. Scan the amount of text / check the number of pages - is it too long or difficult?

4. Pick a random page and read it out loud - can I read this?

5. Identify any unknown words from that page - if it's more than 4 it's too hard.

6. Retell the story or information to someone - check comprehension and storytelling.

 

Many thanks,

Jen, Karen and Meg.

The College Library Team.