Library News
Australian Reading Hour and Read an ebook Day Combined at McCarthy.
On Wednesday 18 September 2019, all McCarthy 7-10 students will stop what they’re doing for one hour and pick up a book during Period 3 in APC. We want everyone to either rediscover or introduce themselves to the benefits of reading by taking the time to learn, escape and relax.
In young people, reading has been shown to help with identity formation, setting them up for success in the future. In adults, reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.
All students will be encouraged to either:
- bring a book from home or borrow one from the library before Period 3 on Wednesday and take it to class
OR
- download the SORA app to their Chromebook or mobile device and then read an ebook in class and continue at home or in the bus wherever it suits them. English teachers will be reminding students how to do this.
Students will be invited to share some #ebookLove and win on Read an Ebook Day!
Read it and Weep!
For students who love to be moved to tears by a book, we have a special display just for you in the library. Borrow one of the books on display and take a tissue or two in case you need it!
Mrs Susan Barrett
Careers Adviser
mcccareers@arm.catholic.edu.au