Non-Fiction

Expand your knowledge and Imagination.

I believe that a beautiful and vibrant collection of non-fiction books is essential in any school library. I understand that the world is changing constantly and how students find their information is different to how a student found information as little as ten years ago. Students are more inclined to search online when researching rather than look for information in a book, which is why we subscribe to authoritative databases to enhance student learning; these can be found on the Sandringham College Library Website.

Because of this we needed to rethink our non-fiction collection by making it engaging and needs based. It was decided Bluff Road Library would focus on general interest books to support our reading program for leisure and pleasure reading, while Holloway Road would update its collection with curriculum-based books to support and enhance student learning.

The updated non-fiction collection we now have has been curated to inspire and inform our students. The current collection is inclusive, helping students see themselves and their world. I believe that by providing students with access to quality books, we are empowering them to become, curious, critical and active learners.

What's happening in the library?

Students this month will take part in The International Bookmark Exchange Project. The program is run by the International Association of School Librarianship. Students will create a bookmark and send it to a school overseas. That school in turn will make bookmarks and send to our students. The bookmarks can be any style or shape. We have been matched with a school in Hungary. Photos to come in the next newsletter.

Halloween in the Library

Halloween is the perfect time to promote the Horror and Paranormal genres. Students borrowing a book from these genres received a treat. And of course, decorations are a must. Many students took the dare and placed their hand in the mystery box. One teacher let out a loud shrieking scream when she attempted to be brave.

Reading Challenge winners for 2023 have been announced.

Game of words Year 7 Reading Challenge

7A will attend the library lunch to be held later this term. All students in 7A registered a book in the Game of Words reading challenge. A total of 4782986 words were read by 7A students.

Genre Bingo Year 8 Reading Challenge