Library News

Semester 1 exam period

During the upcoming exam period the library will endeavour to accommodate students for private study, but please note there is limited capacity due to regular classes scheduled in the Library. 

Reconciliation Week

“At its heart, reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.” 

Reconciliation Australia, 2024

Every year, 27 May – 3 June is National Reconciliation week and this year’s theme is Now More Than Ever.  The library will display themed books about the 1967 Referendum ; Aboriginal Perspectives ; Mabo and Land Rights ; National Sorry Day and The Stolen Generations to promote greater cultural awareness and understanding about Australia’s shared histories and achievements. 

There will also be NRW colouring sheets and pencils in the library for students to create artwork.

VCE Exams and SACs - Bound Reference

With students sitting SACs throughout the year and final VCE exams later in the year, this is a reminder to students and parents that the library has book binding materials and is able to assist students with their bound references. 

CBCA Shadow Judging 2024

Shadow Judges are meeting on Monday 27 May in the library at lunchtime – to discuss one of the shortlisted books Grace Notes.  To learn more about the six Young Adult books that have been shortlisted, please visit the website and select the Older Readers button.  All six shortlisted books are now available at the library desk for students to borrow.

Book Club

Emma by Jane Austen – Often the favourite book among Jane Austen fans, Emma is a charming and witty protagonist, content with her life but delights in interfering in the romantic lives of others. 

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price – A modern take on a scandalous society murder mystery based upon Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

The Screaming Staircase by Johnathan Stroud - When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co. step in!  A tale about an epidemic of ghosts and how these brave ghostbusters go about destroying them.

There is something here for everyone and copies are now available at the library desk.  

The next Book Club will be held in week 11, on Monday 24 June.  Students are welcome to drop by the library or email library@mgsc.vic.edu.au at any time with details of their name and class to join. 

The Library Team