Hallinan Library

Library News

In the Primary Library we have started the term by discussing the Digital Technologies Policy with all primary classes. It is important for the boys to understand the responsibilities and expectations of using technology for both their learning and personal use. There were also discussions about keeping yourself safe online which is something that has grown in necessity in recent years. We only need look at the daily media to see the effects a lack of understanding in this area can have. We encourage you to ask your boys questions about this session as a way of starting conversations about this very important topic. Throughout the year, the boys will be involved in further sessions about email etiquette, cyberbullying, social media and related topics. Please feel free to discuss any issues, concerns or questions you may have around this with Mrs Wilson. All students are required to return their signed Digital Technology Policy form to their class teacher as soon as possible.

This week library orientation sessions will be held. We look forward to allowing all the students, ELC – Year 6, to borrow as they select something to read for pleasure. A reminder that library bags are required for borrowing.

In the Senior Library it’s been a busy return to school with the distribution of new textbooks and the welcoming of new students. We have already had questions from the boys about the Premier’s Reading Challenge, loan limits and Game’s Day (that’s Friday lunch).

There are still some boys who have overdues from last year. We ask senior students to have another good search at home and school for any overdue library or text books. They should then pop in the next day where we will borrow out their textbooks. Any lost or damaged books will be invoiced. Of course, should any misplaced book be found then payment will be refunded.

The 2018 student ID cards should be available by the end of the month and distribution times will be announced in due course.

We would also like to remind students that if they require a laptop charger to be tagged and tested that this year the day is Thursday. Chargers should be brought to the library first thing in the morning and collected at lunchtime.

The Hallinan Library Team