Library News
Mrs Cousens
Library Manager
Student Book Launch – ‘Alex Phantom’
One of our college students, Caitlyn Dunlop, recently shared about a book they self-published in Book Club - Silent Memory by Alex Phantom.
We have purchased copies for the library and some staff have already bought their copies to be personally signed by our student author!
It was wonderful hearing how Caitlyn had the support of her friends in creating her book, Jacinta Harris, Jonah Firman, Sophie Witte, and a past student. Young and old were inspired by Caitlyn’s accomplishments.
You can buy copies if you wish on Amazon now! (www.amazon.com.au/Silent-Memory-Alex-Phantom/dp/B0D8441VWL)
Author Visits!
Will Kostakis – Year 7s
Our year 7s thoroughly enjoyed the award-winning Australian author, Will Kostakis, for Book Week. He shared his writing journey and offered tips for our budding young writers. Congratulations to our lucky winners of Will’s personally signed books.
The college library has all of Will’s books should you wish to read them. (www.willkostakis.com/)
Will Kostakis with year 7 book winners
Will Kostakis with year 7 book winners
Andrew Plant – Year 8s
Year 8s were treated to a visit from the talented and entertaining Australian author and illustrator, Andrew Plant. Andrew brought his illustrations to life on the big screen in the college theatre followed by a silent picture book workshop in our library!
Andrew Plant with year 8 student Emily
Andrew Plant with year 8 student Emily
We have Andrew’s picture book, The Poppy, in the library for you to borrow. It tells the story of a small town in France, Villers-Bretonneux, that will never forget the sacrifices made by Australian soldiers in the First World War. (www.andrewplant.com/)
Australian School Library Day – ‘School Libraries Build Brighter Futures’
Australian School Library Day was celebrated on Wednesday 21 August, in the middle of CBCA Book Week.
This was the time to celebrate and advocate the importance and far-reaching impact of school libraries on the educational outcomes of our students.
#StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries#schoollibrariesbuildbrighterfutures(www.studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/asld/)
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Pizza Lunch
The winning year 8 class for the PRC in 2023, 9E, was rewarded with a pizza lunch at the end of last term. Thank you, Miss Milne, for joining us. The students were thrilled to see their year 8 English teacher. Steps have been taken to ensure all winning classes are awarded their pizza lunches at the start of term 4 this year. Make sure you add your books read since the 1st of March 2024 to the Premiers’ Reading Challenge by Friday 6th of September 2024 when the challenge ends to win even greater prizes!
Victorian High Ability Program Term 2 Celebration
Our term 2 VHAP students thoroughly enjoyed their celebratory morning tea at the end of last term. Some of their friends who attended are keen to work towards joining the high-ability program. The feedback from our high achievers was very positive and insightful. Thank you, Mr Caughey, Ms Milenkovich, Mr Padilla, Ms Burns, and Ms Lebrasse for your attendance and support of our high achievers.
Book Club Shadow Judging
Our book club has cast our vote on the picture book category we are shadow judging. This year, young Australian voices will have their vote announced at the same time as Children Book Council of Australia judges! Who will win? (www.cbca.org.au/)
Library displays
NAIDOC Week - ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’
To celebrate NAIDOC Week, the library created an eye-catching display and showcased our First Nations books.
The 2024 theme ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud' to honour the strength and ongoing culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
ALIA Library & Information Week – ‘Roots of Democracy’
This year’s Library and Information Week theme is ‘Roots of Democracy’. We prepared a display outlining the library’s role in educating students on democracy. (www.alia.org.au/Web/Web/Events/Library-and-Information-Week/LIW-2024.aspx)
Harry Potter’s Birthday – Wednesday 31st July
To celebrate the birthday of Harry Potter on the 31st of July 1980, we created a display of this iconic fantasy series and other relevant books. Happy Birthday Harry Potter – 44 years old! (www.nationaltoday.com/harry-potter-birthday/)
Book Week – ‘Reading is Magic’
This year, CBCA’s (Children’s Book Council of Australia) Book Week theme is ‘Reading is Magic’. We are celebrating the magic of reading and the power of books to take you to places you never imagined!