News from the Library
Summer House Reading Challenge 2026
The Summer Reading Challenge is live for students and staff!
Step 1: Did you read or listen to a book over summer? Tell the Library Team
Step 2: Earn 1 House point and 1 raffle entry per book.
Bonus: Write a review per book for 5 House points and 5 raffle entries
Step 3: Get invited to the exclusive Summer Reading Party – treats, music and the Massive Chocolate Giveaway Raffle!
Currently Rees is living life in the fast lane, Mason and Collier are neck-and-neck for second, and Byrne . . . well, Byrne needs a hero. Students and staff have one more week to enter before the VIP party on Thursday 26th Feb. Be in it to win it! See the post in the Library Teams channel for full details
Valentines Day brings all things Romantasy
Valentine’s Day may be over, but Romantasy is forever! For those not in the know, Romantasy is a mash up of Romance and Fantasy and is a huge trend right now. The Library catalogue has a whole Reading List dedicated to Romantasy, including:
Once Upon a Broken Heart – the start of a trilogy that asks the question ‘How far would you go for happily ever after?’
So This is Ever After – a standalone novel that starts where most fantasy stories finish, just after the final battle. Now what?
Divine Rivals - When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever.
Artisan of the Month
The search for Wantirna's most talented creators returns for 2026! Whether you’re a photographer, a woodworker, a musician, or a star baker, we want to see your Artisan energy. If you can capture it digitally (photo, video, or sound recording), it’s eligible
Students: Win a $30 Officeworks voucher!
Staff & Families: Compete for ultimate honour and glory (and a snazzy certificate)
Email submissions by 8pm Sunday 22 March to library@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au.
For Family & Friends submissions tell us which student or staff member you are connected to. Up to 5 entries per person in .jpeg format. By submitting you agree to have your entry published to the school community (on Teams, in the College Yearbook, etc) - contact JMO if you want to submit anonymously. When submitting, state in the email "I declare that this entry is all my own work" Find past entries in the AotM Gallery at the top of the Library Teams – Artisan of the Month channel. We can't wait to see what you create!
Resident Writers
Have you got a way with words? Whether you’ve penned a fantastic essay, a gripping short story, a soul-stirring poem, or hit lyrics that need to be heard, we want your best work! Resident Writers is seeking Wantirna’s literary talent. Don't let your writing sit hidden in a folder, share it with the WC community!
Email your masterpieces tolibrary@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au with the subject line Resident Writers and include the phrase "I declare that this entry is all my own work" in the email body. By submitting you agree to be published to the school community (on Teams, in the College Yearbook, etc) - contact JMO if you want to submit anonymously. Past entries can be read in the gallery at the top of the Library Team – Resident Writers channel.
Joanne Montgomery & Andrea Daniels
Library Staff