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Library News

Dear Year 7 parents and guardians,

The best gift any parent can give a child is the love of books and the joy and benefits of independent reading for fun. Children who read at home, or are read to, have a head start on reading success in school.

 

Year 7 Wyndham Central College students are participating in Scholastic Book Club this year. Up to twice a term, during the school year, I will send home a Club catalogue with a different selection of books offered for all ages.

 

You’ll find award-winning books and bestsellers, as well as old and new favourites. I recommend them because the books span a wide range of children’s reading levels and interests and because they are inexpensive (some books cost as little as $3).

 

It is easy to order. The Book Club LOOP platform for parents allows you to pay by credit card. Your child’s order is submitted directly to school safe and sound and the books will be delivered to class. You can place your child’s order at scholastic.com.au/LOOP or using the LOOP app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

Owning your own books is something special! I hope that you will encourage your child to order books this year. Each order helps earn free books and teaching materials for our classroom, however there is never any obligation to order.  I know of no better way to encourage reading than to allow children to choose the books they want to read.

 

 

 

 

This competition is open to high school students around Australia as we aim to ignite a passion for creative writing and inspire the voices of the future. Entering the competition is free and all entrants will have the chance to share in over $3000 worth of cash prizes! 

 

All shortlisted entries will also be judged by acclaimed Australian authors. Past judges have included Alice Pung, Arnold Zable, Cath Moore, Michael Pryor, Will Kostakis and Jack Henseleit. This year’s shortlist judges will be announced in the coming months, so make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see the official announcement!

 

Over the past seven years, we have had the pleasure of reading more than 1500 creative pieces from high school students around the country. 

 

If you’re a budding writer in high school, we’d love to see your work.

Competition Key Dates

  • Entries open: 18 March 2024
  • Entries close: 1 September 2024
  • Longlist announcement: 18 October 2024
  • Shortlist announcement: 1 November 2024
  • Awards Ceremony: TBA

If you have any queries, please contact us at publishing@insightpublications.com.au, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for announcements, information about this year’s judges and more.

 

Please see Mrs Cutter in the Learning Resource Centre if you are interested.

 

Mrs Dell Cutter - Learning Resource Manager