AROUND THE COLLEGE

Canteen orders

A reminder that the Canteen will be ORDER ONLY for all main food items, such as salad rolls, sausage rolls, schnitzel burgers etc. The first 10 minutes of recess and lunch will be allocated to collection of food orders only. The canteen will then be open for any additional purchases of drinks and ice creams (Term 1 & 4).  

FOOTY FINALS MENU AT THE CANTEEN

Last week of term Monday 16 Tuesday 17 Wednesday 18 will see a special footy finals menu available.

Four N Twenty meat pie, can of coke zero $7.00

Four N Twenty meat pie, jam donut, can of coke zero $10.00

Hot Dog, and can of coke zero $7.00

Hot Dog, Donut and can of coke zero $10.00

REMEMBER to order before 8.15am on the QKR! app or at the canteen before 8.45am       

Library News

BOOK MARKS – WHC Library Update

OPEN during school hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday.

Next week        Scholastic Book Fair (fundraiser for library)

When?             Monday 12 August – Friday 16 August

Where?            Library

What is it?       The Scholastic Book Fair provides copies of new books that you can look at in our library. If you like what you are reading, you can buy them. A QR code is linked to the Scholastic Books website and you can order and pay for the books online. 

The books are then delivered to the library ready for you to collect. EASY PEASY!

Why?               If we can raise $1000, then we receive $200 cash back. We can buy more fun card games or other resources for the library.

Who?               Students, families, and staff are all welcome to come in and browse. See you here!

Book Week – Reading is Magic!

When?             Lunchtimes, Monday 19 August – Friday 23 August

Where?            Library

What is it?       Book Week is a national celebration of reading, writing and celebrating books! The theme for this year is ‘Reading is Magic’.

What’s on:       Monday            Harry Potter Quiz

                        Tuesday           DJ Wil – Magical sounds, The Chronicles of Narnia magical colouring

                        Wednesday       DJ Wil – Wand sanding, magical black out poetry

                        Thursday          Write a spell, scavenger hunt

Friday               YEAR 7 only - dress up as a magical book character. 

Parade in library. 

PRIZES are up for grabs! It is going to be FUN! Start planning!

Borrowing books – use your WHC ID card to borrow books from our school library. You can easily find what you want on shelves as fiction titles have been organised into genres:

Books are loaned for two weeks.

• Chess Club – Tuesday lunch times with Mr. Gray and teachers. Can you beat your teacher? The challenge is on! Timers available. You can play at recess and lunch. All levels welcome.
• Readers Raffle – If you have finished a novel besides your school novel, let the library staff know and we will put you in the draw for a small prize. The more novels you read, the more chances you have of winning something! 
• Geelong Library membership – join our public library to access all kinds of resources. You can reserve a book online, then collect it from our Vines Road Library.

Reminders:

The library is a community library and the space is shared with the public. 

Please use respectful language and behaviour.

Eating and drinking sugary drinks in the library is not allowed. Water bottles are fine.

Please do not touch the heaters or air filters. Please ask a staff member for help.

Laptop use – students are welcome to use their private laptops for schoolwork and research. Gaming is not encouraged as the library is a space for reading and quiet activities.

Mrs. Burville and Ms. Choong.