Library Matters
Pakenham Secondary College
Author James Phelan Wows PSC English students!
We were thrilled to have award winning author, James Phelan visit Pakenham Secondary College last Tuesday. James writes suspenseful, action-packed books for Young Adults and adults. He entertained and inspired our Year 7 and 8 students in a presentation where he talked about his inspiration for his ideas and characters. In a Writer’s Workshop for the Year 9 and 10 Enhancement groups, James also discussed his development as a writer and shared invaluable hints for creating great stories. The following are extracts from some student responses:
‘I loved the way he based his characters in his books on his friends and family in real life.’
Ebony Willemsen Year 7
‘James Phelan's talk interested me because he talked about the writing and editing process. He talked about his series Alone which interested me because it was set in a post-apocalyptic world…I found it interesting when he talked about his experience travelling around the world.’
Allegra Lepe Year 7
‘James Phelan's author talk was interesting as it was a deep dive into his experiences as an author. He talked about traveling around the world for research and how he writes his stories, from basing his characters from his family and friends to finding out how to be noticed.’
Seth Savage Year 7
‘I found the talk funny... it inspired me to write better.’
Logan Smith Year 7
‘I really enjoyed the author visit. I found his reading of his book interesting as well as his point of view when talking about publishing…’
Mara Year 9
‘James Phelan’s talk was very funny… James Phelan’s childhood stories really got to me. I was dying. I really enjoyed his talk. I really hope he will come back.’
Sarah Year 7
‘James Phelan was inspiring…and he made me laugh in a way that I would not normally laugh. He also helped me start reading more books.’
Jayce Year 7
‘… It was also interesting because he told us about his life and how he became an author and how it all started.’
Laalai Year 7
Useful Library Links
Public Libraries support and have plenty of books including ebooks and audio books to support the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge.
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
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FREE FOOD FRIDAY AT PAKENHAM LIBRARY
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
COMMUNITY EVENTS AT PAKENHAM LIBRARY
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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’
