JRC News

As we kick off Term 4, we are thrilled to share some wonderful updates from the library! 

Frequent Borrower Cards

Enthusiasm for our Frequent Borrower Cards has been amazing, and we are delighted to see so many students participating.

To celebrate reading achievements, we have been handing out plenty of chupa chups as rewards for meeting borrowing goals. Plus, we have launched our first prize draw for students who reach 10 loans.

Students can pick up a card when borrowing and we are happy to backdate to include Term 3  reading.

Maker Wednesdays

We are excited to announce that starting next week, we will be hosting regular Maker sessions every Wednesday!  It is a great opportunity to get creative, have fun, and learn new skills.

Here is what we have lined up:

• Wednesday 23 October: Join us for an origami workshop where you can fold your way to fantastic creations!
• Wednesday 30 October: Learn to crochet 

Lego will always be available for those who want to build and create with blocks. 

To ensure everyone has a chance to participate, please register at the library desk as there will be limits on the number of spots available.

Academic Catch-up Club

We are pleased to remind you of our Academic Catch-Up Club. An excellent opportunity for students to complete their homework and receive support from our dedicated teachers. Snacks provided.

When: Tuesdays (see roster below)

Where: JRC

Time: 3:30 PM

We encourage all students to take advantage of this great opportunity for academic support. 

Chess Club

Every Monday lunchtime!

Choose Your Own Adventure 

We have a fantastic selection of new Choose Your Own Adventure books in the library! These interactive texts make reading even more engaging and allow you to shape your own stories. 

Here is a glimpse of some of our new titles:

Chocolate or Vanilla? This simple choice is all it takes to get started with Meanwhile, the wildly inventive creation of comics mastermind Jason Shiga. Jimmy, whose every move is under your control, finds himself in a mad scientist’s lab, where he’s given a choice between three amazing objects: a mind-reading device, a time-travel machine, or the Killitron 3000 (which is as ominous as it sounds). Down each of these paths there are puzzles, mysterious clues and shocking revelations. It’s up to the reader to lead Jimmy to success or disaster. Meanwhile is a wholly original story of invention, discovery and saving the world, told through a system of tabs that take you forward, backward, upside down and right side up again. Each read creates a new adventure.

Mackenzie loves living in the city, so when she is offered the chance to live in the country, she has to make some big decisions. Should she stay, and get to know her cute new neighbour - or leave to be closer to her family? In this contemporary pick-a-path story, readers can choose Mackenzie's next move!

Everly, Vinny, and their groupmates Dea, CeCe, and Stern can create musical magic. The only problem is that they have been competing against each other in a reality singing competition show for weeks and they all had their own hopes, dreams, and relationships with each other have made things . . . complicated, so they aren't expecting their group performance on the final night of the competition becomes a viral hit. Then, in an unexpected twist, the show decides the record deal isn't going to be for one winner-it's going to all five of them as a new super group! Everly and Vinny's musical dreams all coming true are now tied to this band-and to their other groupmates. Will they manage to find a way to come together before their big first concert or will their differences rip them apart and leave them one-hit wonders? The Choices are yours to make!

Reader, beware! Once you open this book, there is no turning back. You will have three chances to survive the Titanic's fateful voyage. Decide which path to take first.

Passenger: Exploring the ship is fun! Just don't get caught on the wrong deck when there's an iceberg ahead!

Crew Member: You work for a family in first class. Can you persuade them to save you along with their beloved dog?

Stowaway: You snuck onto this ship. Can you draw your way onto a lifeboat?

In the Escape This Book! series, YOU are the star of history! Doodle your way through adventures as you decide the best path for survival. Don't be afraid to rip or fold a page. . . . Your escape may depend on it!