LIBRARY

BOOK WEEK

During Book Week, our Year 7 students had a visit from James Phelan, a best-selling Australian author. James Phelan is the author of thrillers, young adult and children’s books including the Jed Walker series, the Last Thirteen series, Lachlan Fox series and the Alone series.

James is a regular at writer’s festivals and delivered a highly entertaining and engaging session with the students. 

For more information

http://www.jamesphelan.com.au/

Emilie Zoey Baker is an award-winning Australian poet, educator, slam nerd and spoken-word performer. Emilie a.k.a “EZB” held sessions with our Year 8 students during Book Week. EZB introduced students to the world of slam poetry and conducted a highly interactive session with the students.

For more information

http://www.emiliezoeybaker.com/

INDIGENOUS LITERACY DAY

Indigenous Literacy Day (Wednesday 4 September) is a national celebration of Indigenous culture, stories and literacy. The library will be displaying books which have Indigenous authors and themes as a way to promote awareness and understanding of culture, language and stories.

NEW BOOKS

MAGAZINES

Just a reminder that the library has a range of magazines available for loan.

OVERDUE NOTICES

Please return you library books by the due date or speak with library staff about extending your loans. The books you are holding on to may be reserved by another student who is waiting for them to return.

IN THE NEWS

The Challenge of Reading Regularly

Janene Watson

Resource Centre Manager