LIBRARY NEWS

Library Shines at Open Night

The Nirimba Senior Library was proud to play a central role in this year’s Open Night, welcoming over 100 visiting families and community members. The event was a fantastic opportunity to showcase how the library supports learning, creativity, and student wellbeing across the school.

Visitors had the chance to meet a wide range of presenters, including representatives from the Vocational Innovation Centre and TAFE, Careers staff, Wellbeing staff, the High Potential & Gifted Education team, and our dedicated Library staff. Together, they highlighted the many pathways and supports available to help students thrive in their HSC and beyond.

Informative displays featured the variety of clubs and opportunities available to students, while a stunning Egyptian art exhibition drew significant attention and admiration from visitors. This creative showcase was a standout feature of the night and sparked curiosity and conversation among attendees.

Pokemon Reading Genre Challenge

We are also excited to celebrate the conclusion of our Pokémon Reading Genre Challenge for this term. Congratulations to Ghazalsadat, who won the prize for reading the most books—an impressive achievement! Well done to all students who participated and embraced the joy of reading.

Free Creative Writing Workshops and Competitions

Students are encouraged to continue building their reading habits by joining upcoming reading challenges, as well as taking part in the free creative writing workshops that are being run at local public libraries during the upcoming holidays. These sessions are a great way to strengthen writing skills, particularly for those preparing for the HSC.

There is also a great opportunity for students to enter the Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize, which is now open. With cash prizes from a pool of over $10,000, this is an exciting chance to showcase your writing talents. The competition closes on 27 April 2026 at midnight.

Students can submit one of the following:

• A fiction short story (max 500 words)
• A narrative non-fiction story (max 500 words)
• A personal essay (max 500 words)
• Or a poem (up to 25 lines)

Don’t miss out—entries can be submitted online, and students can also RSVP to attend free optional writer workshops.

Visit: https://www.westwords.com.au/living-stories/

The library continues to be a vibrant hub of learning, creativity, and connection. We look forward to seeing even more students get involved!