Library Matters
Pakenham Secondary College
Let the countdown to Book Week / Literacy and Numeracy Week begin!
With just a few days left of the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge and the Rip Roaring Reading Challenge, the Library is buzzing with excitement - not just about the incredible reading progress students have made, but also about what’s coming next… Book Week!
Starting Monday 1st September, our school will be celebrating Book Week, along with Literacy and Numeracy Week with a range of fun and engaging activities to get everyone involved. From a staff dress-up parade (see the photo from last year's event), author visit, and 'Where did a book take you' activity, there’s something for every kind of reader to enjoy. Stay tuned for the full schedule of events - we promise it’s going to be a week to remember!
2024 Book Week - Staff Dress Up Parade
2024 Book Week - Staff Dress Up Parade
As we mentioned in our last update, reading isn’t just an academic skill - it’s a lifelong habit that builds vocabulary, boosts critical thinking and helps reduce stress. Most importantly, it’s fun. Whether students have been turning pages or swiping screens, we’ve loved seeing the enthusiasm grow across the school as everyone dives into stories they love.
A huge well done to all students participating in the reading challenges - there are just a few days left before they officially end on 1st September, so make sure to log your final reads and claim those last rewards!
Let’s keep the reading momentum going and make Book Week 2025 our best one yet!
Useful Library Links
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
LIBRARY CATALOGUE
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’
