Library

The library has moved out for the exam period (3 and a half weeks)! We can be found in the S3 classroom – students can still borrow books, magazines, and day use laptops, they come in before and after school, and at recess and lunchtime for reading, silent study, and to charge their devices. The classroom next door – S2 – will be open at recess and lunchtime for games/gaming. 

The Year 8 Readers’ Cup competition if fast approaching!  The teams are currently as follows: 

8A: Elliott Savage, Ben Fuller, and Mahith Gogari

8 Ebony: Noah Michielin, Bella Cruzado, Rafferty Ganly, Harrison McDougall, and Yusuf Moosa 

8 Mango: Kiera Walker and Ayden Ruston

8 Green & Gold (combined team): Lola Russo, Hafee Salman, and Pearl Simunitsch 

8 Silver: Declan Fletcher, Dhyan Patel, Alyssa Noble, and Archie Thompson 

Book of the Week

The road to winter

By Mark Smith

The road to winter is a story set in the near future, when a virus has wiped out most of the population in Australia. 15-year-old Finn has been on his own for two years, with only his dog, Rowdy, for company, living off the land and trapping rabbits. 

One day his isolated life is shattered when a girl turns up in town, on the run from a violent gang. When Finn decides to help her, he finds himself drawn into danger and having to make decisions not only for himself but new friends as well. 

The road to winter is a quick and easy read, I found it to be very atmospheric and intriguing, and Finn is a great character. He’s likeable and resourceful and has a strong sense of right and wrong. There is plenty of action and suspense, and a bittersweet ending that will leave you wanting more. 

Ms Winfield