LRC News
Dandenong High School
At the end of last term, we had a lunch time chess tournament. We started with more than a dozen entrants & matches ran over a couple of days. Our winner was Feuan A E10.
This term in library lesson we have been learning about the specific features of graphic novels & Manga. We are excited for the return of Kenny Chan, a local Manga artist who will be taking 4 drawing workshops on Thursday 21st May. Junior students can sign up during their library lessons or come & see library staff.
We recently hosted Manga artist Kenny Chan in our library. Manga or Anime is a very popular collection in our school library. Junior students learnt how to draw characters in the manga style. Kenny shared about his career and how it wasn’t a linear path to become an illustrator.
There are lots of activities happening during lunch times in the LRC. We have hosted several musical performances from our very own students. Please come along to hear your talented peers in the LRC.
Other clubs we have running at lunchtimes are:
Teen Library Advisor fortnightly meetings for volunteers in our library.
Petteia on Thursdays – an ancient game similar to chess or checkers.
Drawing club on Fridays.
Pop up clubs such as Lego building, craft & knitting & crochet coming soon.
Come along to the LRC & check out what is happening!
Miss Sharon
LRC Leader
Melbourne Writers Festival – Highlights
On the 6th of May, a group of Teen Library Advisors attended the Melbourne Writers Festival at The State Library of Victoria. We met and listened to five different authors. Each of them shared unique ideas and experiences that changed the way I think about reading and writing.
Fantasy authors: Tigest Girma and Jasmin McGaughey really stood out to me, they showed how fantasy isn’t just about imaginary worlds, but can connect to real-life ideas, emotions, and challenges. It made me realise that even the most creative stories can reflect reality in powerful ways.
The cartoonist ‘First Dog on the Moon’ also inspired me in a different way. As both a cartoonist and an author, he focused on making fun and engaging books for young people, while also trying to make a positive change in the world. It showed me that writing can be both entertaining and meaningful at the same time.
Karen Comer shared valuable insights about the writing process and being a verse novelist. She stressed the importance of creativity, planning, and developing strong ideas. Finally, the last author Amy Doak spoke about mystery writing, which I found especially interesting because of the practical tips she shared. It gave me a better understanding of how to build suspense and keep readers engaged.
Overall, I learned a lot about writing, creativity, and growth. One of the biggest lessons was that rejection is a normal part of the journey, and it shouldn’t stop us from trying. We should say yes more often to opportunities like this, step out of our comfort zones, and explore different genres and hobbies. You never know what you might discover—because truly, the sky is the limit.
Hadia A
Year 8 Banksia