LIBRARY
NEW LIBRARY OPENING HOURS
The library will be open until 5:30pm for the remainder of Term 3. Students are invited to use the library and its resources to complete their school work. The library has been closed for some time and we are currently have metal fencing in front, but we are now OPEN; and the heating system is working very well. Normal school rules apply after school: no food, drinks or phones.
Please note that should staff absence force an early closure notification will be made on Compass.
BOOKWEEK
Students in Years 7 - 10 enjoyed guest authors talking about writing. The authors; John Larkin, James Phelan and Beau Kondos talked about where their inspirations comes from, writing tips, and what life as an author is like. There are many ex McKinnon students who have had books published, will you be the next?
John Larkin spoke of how a homeless girl inspired him to write a novel that won the Victorian Premiers award and is going to be turned into a film.
James Phelan spoke of how he used a childhood dream as the basis for his series 13.
Beau Kondos, an ex McKinnon student, spoke about how high tech modern life leaves people with little time to pause and reflect.
The one message that students need to take from book week is READ!! Reading is fundamental to educational achievement!
Russell Absalom
Library Resources Manager
Free ! New! Audio books now available
Audio books online are now temporarily available from the Library web page until the 30/9/2018.
Go to "Wheelers", (bottom right hand side) on the library home page for the link and then choose "Listening favourites" . Be quick , this trial only lasts 25 days!
Go here to find out about Wheelers' e-books