JRC News
Term 3 Author visit – Jack Heath
We are thrilled to announce that acclaimed author Jack Heath will be visiting FHS on Monday, 18th August!
Jack has written over 40 novels for adults, young adults, and children, with a strong focus on the Thriller genre. He prides himself on creating exciting, fast-paced books that engage even the most reluctant readers.
This promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable day for our Year 7 and 8 students, providing a fantastic opportunity to meet an author and discover the thrill of reading!
Hi, I'm Jack! I'm a novelist from Canberra, Australia. My work includes 300 Minutes of Danger (for kids), Kill Your Husbands (not for kids), and forty other books, which have sold half a million copies in ten languages. I live on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land with my wife, five chickens, three possums, two cats, and a pair of human children.
Find out more about Jack Heath.
Dive Into Our Digital Library This School Holidays! Thousands of eBooks & Audiobooks – All Yours, Anytime, Anywhere!
Looking for your next great read or an audiobook to keep you company on walks, drives, or rainy days at home? Our ePlatform has over 2,300 eBooks and 1,200 Audiobooks waiting for you — and the best part? Loans last 2 weeks and return automatically. No overdue fines, no hassle!
Getting Started is a Breeze:
- Head to Compass > ‘Star’ > ePlatform
- Or Compass > ‘Star’ > FHS Library > ePlatform
Just sign in once with your Compass username and password — your device will remember the rest!
Pro Tip: Download the ePlatform App on your phone or tablet for even easier access — read or listen wherever you are! Check out this quick video to see how simple it is: How to Download & Use the App
Love Audiobooks? Perfect for road trips and walks! You can preload them to listen offline — no data needed! Watch this video to learn how: Download Audiobooks for Offline Listening
Don’t just scroll — escape, explore, and enjoy your holiday with ePlatform’s amazing collection!
Watch a Movie over the break!
Our AV libraries on TV4Education and ClickView have a fantastic selection of movies for you to enjoy over the holidays.
How to access:
- Go to Compass
- Click on the star icon
- Select FHS Library
- Choose TV4Education or ClickView from the top menu
You’ll log in using your student Compass details—our system is single sign-on, so after your first login, your computer will remember you!
Enjoy your movies and have a great holiday!
Makerspace boxes
Our Wednesday Makerspace sessions have become so popular that we wanted to offer students the opportunity to be creative every day. To make this possible, we’ve introduced new Makerspace boxes, allowing students to choose their own activities whenever they like.
The Puzzle and Beading boxes have quickly become favourites, sparking creativity and engagement with our library regulars.
We look forward to offering even more opportunities for students to learn, create, and have fun. We are currently seeking donations of jigsaw puzzles that would be engaging for teenagers, as well as puzzle mats if anyone has them available. Your contributions would help us continue to expand and enhance our Makerspace experience.
Homework Club
