Library News

Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge

Congratulations to the students leading the way in our Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge!

We are only counting the verified books. Visit the library at lunchtime to get your books verified on Check-in Tuesday. Receive a quirky book sticker and credits for your efforts!

Winners for this reading challenge will be judged according to the quality of their books read and book reviews.

With the Premiers’ Reading Challenge ending on 4 September, the countdown is on to see who our winning readers will be!

Check-in Tuesday Lucky Draw Winner

Congratulations to Shanvi G (8M) for winning our last $10.00 canteen voucher for the term and leading in the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge for Year 8! 

We will bring back our canteen voucher prizes next term to spur our readers on. 

ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime – Wednesday 27th May 

Our college library participated in the Australian Library and Information Association National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) again this year to promote literacy and reading in our school community. This is ALIA’s 26th year running NSS. From 12.00 pm to 1.00 pm, the book Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, and illustrated by Jake A. Minton, was read simultaneously in libraries across Australia and beyond. We held our reading slightly later at lunchtime in the library. Our school received a certificate recognising our participation in ALIA NSS. Our monitors had a ball setting up our NSS display. The all-girl turnout for the reading of Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller was perfect, as the book encouraged young people, particularly girls, to join sporting teams and follow their dreams. We also discussed our life goals and used our ideas to design personalised soccer jerseys. Congratulations to Christina D (7G) and Shumaila I (9D) on winning our book prize, Heroes of the World Cup, written by Simon Mugford, and illustrated by Dan Green.

StoryBox Hub | Get Ready for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026!

https://alia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=NSS2026

State Library of Victoria – Free Membership & Research Databases

The State Library of Victoria has an extensive range of resources and databases for students to access for FREE!

Join today and take your studies and research to new heights

https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/membership

Connected Libraries – Free Membership & Online Resources

Keep reading over the holidays with a FREE membership with Connected Libraries (your local public library). If you can’t get to the library, you can still read or listen to your favourite books online!

• Free Membership - Join with the online link
• Borrowbox - over 16,000 eBooks, eAudiobooks
• Libby from Overdrive - eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks
• Comics Plus
• The Age Online

https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au/online-resources-listen/

https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au/whatson/

Shout Out Book of the Week

Students and staff are invited to submit a creative response on a book that deserves a big shout out! You can choose a drawing, book review, video or another creative response. We have an online form to assist you, and physical copies are available in the library. Your favourite book will then be promoted to the school community! Students will receive credits for their participation, and staff, their own shout-outs! 

ShoutOutBookoftheWeekForm 

Shumaila I 9D 

1. Book title: I Survived the Japanese Tsunami 

2. Author's name: Lauren Tarshis 

3. Summary of what the book is about:  

This book is about a boy who survives the Japanese tsunami in 2011. 

4. Why do you like the book?  

It was very exciting and emotional, showing how dangerous the disaster was. I liked how it is based on a real event and interestingly teaches history. 

5. Who do you recommend the book to? 

People who are into History. 

6. How would you rate the book? 4 stars 

Ayesha R 12H

1. Book title: The Hunger Games

2. Author's name: Suzanne Collins

3. Summary of what the book is about: 

The story is about a girl named Katniss Everdeen who lives in a poor country where the government forces teenagers to fight in a deadly game called “The Hunger Games.” Only one person can survive. Katniss joins the game to protect her family and fight for survival.

4. Why do you like the book?

I like this book because it is very exciting and full of action. It keeps you interested all the time and makes you want to keep reading.

5. Who do you recommend the book to?

I recommend this book to teenagers and people who like action, survival, and adventure stories.

6. How would you rate the book? 5 stars

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Shahla J 9D

1. Book title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper

2. Author's name: Kinney, Jeff

3. Summary of what the book is about: 

It is a funny and easy-to-read book about Greg Heffley dealing with a chaotic party situation. The story is full of embarrassing moments that make it really entertaining for students.I liked it because it’s relatable to school life and has lots of humour that keeps you interested.

4. Why do you like the book?

I like this book because it is exciting, magical, and full of adventure. The characters are interesting, and the story keeps me wanting to read more.

5. Who do you recommend the book to?

I recommend this book to students who enjoy fantasy, adventure, and magical stories.

6. How would you rate the book? 5 stars

Jo-Anne B

1. Book title: Ocean

2. Author's name: David Attenborough

3. Summary of what the book is about: David Attenborough explores the ocean, its fragility, its vital role to the Earth and his appeal to all about its need for protection, respect and hope of the ocean becoming even more spectacular.

4. Why do you like the book?

David A has a way of touching the hearts and minds of all. His passion for nature is evident in all that he advocates for.

5. Who do you recommend the book to?

Anyone who loves nature and documentaries

6. How would you rate the book? 5 stars