Library Matters
Countdown to the Reading Challenges: Less than 100 days to go!
There are now fewer than 100 days left to participate in both the Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge and our very own Rip Roaring Reading Challenge. Our students have already made an impressive start, diving into books and embracing the joy of reading.
This year, our Library is proud to offer these two exciting reading challenges for students in Years 7 to 10. Each challenge is designed to cater to a variety of interests and reading levels, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Completing either challenge not only brings the satisfaction of personal growth through reading but also opens the door to fantastic rewards - including prizes, celebration events and special book gifts.
At their core, both challenges promote one simple but powerful idea: Read because it’s good for you — in so many ways.
Reading connects us to incredible stories, fresh ideas, new knowledge, and the lives and experiences of others. This perfectly reflects our school motto, “We Grow Through Connection.” Through books, we forge meaningful connections with authors, stories and one another, helping us grow both inside and out.
We encourage every student to get involved and discover how rewarding reading can be. Keep up the great work — and remember, there’s still plenty of time to join in before the challenges wrap up!
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Connected Libraries:
BUNJIL/CRANBOURNE/ENDEAVOUR HILLS/HAMPTON PARK/CRANBOURNE WEST
Myli - My Library Community
PAKENHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Cnr John Street & Henry Street, Pakenham
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:00-8:00
Friday 9:00-9:00
Saturday 10:00-4:00
Sunday 1:00-4:00
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FREE FOOD FRIDAY AT PAKENHAM LIBRARY
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
COMMUNITY EVENTS AT PAKENHAM LIBRARY
SORA Reading App Instructions
Here are some instructions on how to install the SORA Reading App.
“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” Dr Seuss
Enjoy some sensational spring reading by logging into SORA, our library’s fantastic eBook and audio book Reading App. We are sure you will find a book that grabs you amongst the hundreds of books included in the extensive range.
Install the SORA app on your phone or computer using your Compass Username (For example: GARA001). The password is simply: password. Please read below for the instructions.
The default setting will only allow books to download when you are connected to Wi-Fi so it will not gobble up your data. See how you go.
Sora Install Instructions
- Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store of Google Play store, go to soraapp.com
2. Click 'Find my school'
3. Click 'No, I’ll search for my school’
4. Type in ‘Pakenham Secondary College’ and click ‘This is my school’
5. From the drop-down menu, scroll until you find ‘Pakenham Secondary College’
6. Sign in with you Student Code (ie. ABC0123), and your password is ‘password’
