STUDENTS NEED SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge

The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and Lalor North Secondary College is excited to be participating. The Challenge is open to all Victorian children from birth to Year 10 in recognition of the importance of reading for literacy development. It is not a competition but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by the 8th of September 2023.

Here at the College, all Year 7 to 9 students had an introductory library session on the Reading Challenge and the requirements. 

To complete the Challenge, students will need to finish 15 books (10 from the Challenge booklist and 5 Choice) and enter these on the VPRC website using their VPRC username and password which was handed out to them. They can include novels, picture books, graphic novels, nonfiction books and books in other languages. All students who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier and former Premiers, Quick Notes and will go in the draw to receive special prizes early in term 4. Year 10 students can access their usernames and passwords from their English teacher or library staff.

For more details, visit https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge

Students can log in to their reading record at: https://vprc.eduweb.vic.gov.au/home, click on Student Login and VPRC login. A more detailed Powerpoint has been posted on the Compass news feed for these students.

NEW BOOKS

Here is a small selection of new library books which will be available for loan early in Term 2. Please see Rose in the library if you would like to reserve any of these items. 

There is a suggestions book at the circulation desk where students can list any books they would like us to purchase for the library.

STUDENTS NEED SCHOOL LIBRARIES

• Did you know… that your school library supports your child to engage with a diverse range of books to extend their imagination and develop a lifelong love of reading?

• Did you know… that school libraries are responsive and collaborative learning spaces that provide students with access to a wide range of resources that are relevant and appropriate to their learning needs?

• Did you know… that school libraries support your child to reach their potential by teaching them how to become capable researchers and to navigate the world of online information and fake news?

• Did you know... that teacher librarians hold specialised qualifications as both a teacher and a librarian? Quality library staff are trained to support keen and reluctant, successful and struggling learners. 

Students need school libraries. If you are keen to ensure that EVERY child in Australia has access to a quality school library, check out the information available at https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au 

Georgia Flaskas – Teacher Librarian