News from the Library
Please Return Books & Equipment
Term 4 means a staggered finishing date for each year level. If you are aware that your student has Library books or equipment at home, and their final day of school for this year is approaching, please remind them to return everything before they head off into the summer holidays. Students who would like to borrow books over the summer period are encouraged to talk with a Library staff member to arrange a longer loan date
Summer House Reading Challenge 2026
Students and staff are invited to read a book over the summer break, then talk to a member of the Library Team about it in the first weeks of Term 1. By doing this you will earn your House one point and go into the draw to win a prize. Only one book per person, so everyone can contribute equally towards their house points. You can also write a book review to earn an additional 5 points. More details regarding this will be broadcast at the start of Term 1. We look forward to hearing about all the various books everyone has read over the summer break. Which house name will be added to the shield in 2026?
eBooks & audiobooks are available via Compass
The Wantirna College eBook portal has a huge number of eBooks PLUS audiobooks to explore. You can access them via the Compass star dropdown -> Library eBooks. The good news is most of the English texts are also now available as audiobooks, so if you prefer to hear your novels, make the most of the break and listen over the summer. There is also ability to customise the look of the eBooks by changing the font type and size, line spacing, and background colour to accommodate different reading needs. One request - many e-materials are limited by the publishers to a specified number of borrowings before they expire, so if you are unsure if you want to read/listen to a title please use the Look Inside / Play Sample feature before borrowing.
In the News This Week
This week saw the 50th anniversary of The Dismissal, the first and only time in Australia’s history that a government has been dismissed by the Governor-General. A 3 part mini-series called the Dismissal is available on ClickView if you would like to dive into the topic, or for a short 8 minute overview on The Dismissal and the Australian constitution you could watch The Constitution on ClickView. The following books are also available from the Library:
How Australian democracy works : and why we need it more than ever (Civics&Society Politics 321.8 HOW)
Constitution and Referendums (Civics&Society Legal Studies 342.94 LES)
There's a prawn in Parliament House : the kids' guide to Australia's amazing democracy (Civics&Society Politics 321.8 CRA)
Joanne Montgomery & Andrea Daniels
Library Staff