News from the
Library

Welcome back! The start of 2024 has brought some changes to the Library, significantly the addition of a new Library staff member. Ms Seehusen retired at the end of 2023, so we are excited to introduce Ms Andrea Daniels to the team.

Ms Daniels brings a wealth of experience and has a lot of wonderful ideas, so look out for great things in the future!

Summer House Reading Challenge 2024

The Summer Reading House Challenge is back on. Students and staff were invited to read a book over the summer break, then talk to a member of the Library Team about it in the first weeks of Term 1. By doing this they will earn their House one point. Only one book per person, so everyone can contribute equally towards their house points. There is also an extra points opportunity – write a book review and earn an additional 5 points. We look forward to hearing about all the various books everyone has read over the summer break. Which house name will be added to the shield in 2024?

Artisan of the Month

The first Artisan of the Month for 2024 is open. You are encouraged to enter anything creative - photos, drawings, sewing, knitting, carpentry, pottery, origami, an original piece of music, decorated cake etc. so long as it can be submitted digitally (eg photo or sound recording).

There are three categories (Students, Staff, and Family & Friends) with a prize for the winning student entry (winners of the Staff and F&F categories get honour and glory).

Submissions can be emailed by 8pm Thu 22 February to:

library@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.auby

If it is a Family & Friends submission, please mention which student or staff member you are connected to. Up to 5 entries permitted per person, preferably in .jpeg or .png format.

By submitting, you agree to have your entry published to the school community (on Teams, in the College Yearbook, etc). Please contact me if you want to submit but prefer to keep your work anonymous.

Past entries can be viewed in the AotM Gallery at the top of the Library Teams channel. We look forward to seeing your creative output!

Resident Writers

Resident Writers is a chance for all writers and poets out there to share their talents with the school community. It is held once a term, and there are three categories (Students, Staff, and Family & Friends) with a prize for the winning student entry (winners of the Staff and F&F categories get honour and glory).

As a rough guide works should be between 250 - 350 words, shorter is ok but they can't be significantly longer. Send your entries with the subject line Resident Writers entry to: library@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au.

If it is a Family & Friends submission, please mention which student or staff member you are connected to. Closing date Friday 15th March.

By submitting, you agree to be published to the school community (on Teams, in the College Yearbook, etc). Please contact us if you want to submit but prefer to keep your work anonymous.

Past entries can be read in the resident Writers Gallery at the top of the Library Team – Resident Writers channel.

Lunchtime Clubs 2024

Clubs are back - bigger and better than ever before. Which Club will you join?

2024 Yearbooks - only $15 from the Uniform Shop

We still have some limited stock of last year's Falcon Yearbook available to purchase at the Uniform Shop. Don't Miss Out!

This is a tangible memento of the 2023 Wantirna College year. Featuring reports and photos from Learning Areas and all the major events of the College Calendar such as Production, Swimming Carnival, Athletics Carnival, Camps and Excursions!

Check out Compass for Uniform Shop opening hours - only until stocks last!

Joanne Montgomery