Book Week Recap and Prize Winners

Last month, Heathmont College celebrated Book Week with the Children's Book Council of Australia's theme, "Reading is Magic." The week featured a range of activities, including word scrabble, guessing popular book titles, and using the library catalogue to find resources. Students also took part in trivia challenges to test their book knowledge and learned a few magic tricks for fun.

Congratulations to the winners of our canteen voucher prizes!

Ian B (Year 7)
Chelsea M (Year 7)
Allirah B (Year 8)
William P (Year 12)

Thank you to everyone who participated—your involvement made this Book Week a great success!

Check out all the pics we have of the week!

Premier's Reading Challenge Prize Winners

Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s Premier's Reading Challenge. We saw a big increase in participants, making it our best year yet.

We had a tie for first place, and the following students will each receive a prize pack filled with all thing’s library and literacy-related, valued at over $60:

Madison E-M (Year 11)
Maddison B (Year 12)
Fern H (Year 10)

Congratulations also to Hollows House, who won the House Challenge with 218 points!

We look forward to another great Premier's Reading Challenge in 2025.

Accessing Heathmont College LRC E-Resources

Steps to accessing the HC LRC Catalogue and borrowing e-books and online videos

1. Access the website directly from https://library.heathmont.vic.edu.au/#!dashboard save this to your bookmarks or favourites!

2. Sign into Compass

3. Click the Star and select ‘Library Homepage’

4. Guest is the default login, click on the arrow and select ‘Login via SSO’

5. Log in with your email address and password (students, your @schools email address and teachers, your @education email address)

6. Enter your password that you use for email.

7. Check that your name is now showing at the top right of the page instead of Guest. If not, see LRC staff for further assistance.

8. From the LRC homepage you can search for books, play games, learn information about current

9. Your search will show how many copies are available (the number in the green circle). A red circle means a copy is out on loan.

10. You can come to the LRC in person to borrow regular books, you can view Click View videos and movies using your Single Sign On (SSO) and you can borrow e-Books using your SSO. Select your resource, click on “Sign In To Watch’ and you will automatically be signed in to view Click View resources and videos. (Sometimes there are additional questions here if you’re a first time user, just fill them in and continue.)

11. To borrow e-books, find your book, click on the URL and select the URL again. Click on ‘Sign In’.

12. You will be prompted to sign into Wheelers, our e-book provider, using your SSO.

Select BORROW and start reading!

Public Libraries: Access during school holidays

Connecting with local public libraries is highly beneficial for students. Libraries offer diverse resources, including books, digital materials, and educational programs that enrich learning. They host events like author talks and reading challenges, which can inspire students. During school holidays, libraries provide engaging activities and summer reading programs to keep students academically active and curious. Additionally, libraries offer quiet spaces for studying and completing assignments, enhancing focus and performance. By building a relationship with local libraries, students can develop lifelong reading habits, access valuable information, and stay connected to their community.

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Celebrate this month’s Author Birthday!

Roald Dahl

Popular Children’s Author: Roald Dahl is best known for his children's books, including classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG.

Background in Aviation: Before becoming an author, Dahl served as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War II, and his early writing included war-related stories.

Dark Humour and Unexpected Endings: Many of Dahl's works feature dark humour, surprising twists, and occasionally sinister characters, making his stories captivating for both children and adults.

Successful Screenwriter: Dahl also worked as a screenwriter, adapting Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for film and contributing to screenplays, including the James Bond film You Only Live Twice.

Influential Legacy: His books have sold over 250 million copies worldwide, and he remains one of the most influential and beloved authors in children’s literature.

Spring News

The LRC has celebrated the arrival of Spring with vibrant displays of resources, featuring both fiction and non-fiction selections. From captivating novels set in nature to informative guides on gardening, wildlife, and outdoor activities, there's something for every reader to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a light, feel-good story or educational books that inspire learning and exploration, our Spring display is designed to highlight the season of growth and renewal. Come and explore the fresh collection, perfect for inspiring your springtime reading adventures!

The LRC also got into the spirit of International Talk Like a Pirate Day with a fun, themed display that showcased pirate-themed books, movies, and activities. Alongside the displays, the LRC continues to offer recess and lunch time games like UNO, Guess Who, building blocks and more, providing a cozy indoor retreat where students could escape the wind and rain. The games created a lively atmosphere, as students enjoyed spending time together, making the LRC a hub of both fun and learning.

Congrats To Our Year 12 cohort!

As our Year 12 students head into their final term, we would like to extend our best wishes for the upcoming holidays and exams. It has been a pleasure having the Year 12 VCE space adjacent to the LRC, where we've seen many of you working hard and making the most of your space. We hope you all take the time to rest and recharge over the break. When you return, we’ll be here to support you in the lead-up to your exams.

Good luck to everyone—we know you’ll do your best and make the most of this last phase of your high school journey.

Wishing you all success and a smooth path to the finish line!

LRC Team

Rylan's off to the USA!