Educate, engage, empower

Empowering Student Research: A Day of Collaboration and Innovation

The LRC team recently embarked on a professional development day, venturing to Northcote High for the Accessit Roadshow. Accessit, the library management system that underpins our daily operations in the LRC, unveiled exciting updates designed to optimize student engagement with the library catalogue. The Accessit team, Karen, Brett, and Steven, provided a wealth of knowledge on how to leverage these updates to empower students as active researchers.

Diana Blyton and Richard Smallcombe of Northcote High School extended a warm welcome, offering valuable insights into how their library utilizes the LMS and fosters student engagement. This exchange provided a unique perspective on best practices within the high school library setting.

Following this enriching session, we travelled to Knox City Shopping Centre and connected with Manager Alan Sewell from Knox Library. He led us on a captivating tour of the new public library at the shopping centre, showing us how the new space was utilised for young and old library users. We were particularly inspired by their dedication to fostering community and youth engagement through a dedicated youth services hub. This visit ignited exciting possibilities for collaboration between our school library and the public library – stay tuned for future developments!

A great day with teams at Northcote High, Accessit and Your Library at Knox for this enriching day that fuelled our commitment to student digital literacy and research success.

Winter

Feeling the winter chill creep in? Escape the cold and dive into the world of the LRC!

We've rearranged the LRC to be even more inviting, with plenty of comfy spots to settle into out of the frosty weather.

Whether you're craving a captivating novel, a fun hangout with friends, or some brain-teasing games, the LRC is your haven. Challenge your mates to a chess match, get competitive with a board game showdown, or unwind with a jigsaw puzzle. We've got plenty to read, including the latest eBooks on our online platform (link below) so you can keep the adventure going even on the chilliest of days.

So, rug up, grab your friends, and head to the LRC – it's the hottest place to be.

Heathmont College - Heathmont College (eplatform.co)

Premiers' Reading Challenge House Points/Tally

The Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge, launched in 2005, has inspired millions to read. Backed by all Victorian Premiers, past and present, it motivates students to devour books and celebrates their achievements with a special signed certificate.

So far, our registered students have started 66 books, finished 24 books and have tallied up 112 house points in total, with the top scoring house so far being Hollows! 

Dive into a thrilling mystery, lose yourself in an adventure or fantasy, or tackle a thought-provoking non-fiction read – every book counts towards awesome prizes and those valuable house points. 

The Challenge is on until September, so keep racking up those reads and see if you can dethrone Hollows from the top spot!

National Simultaneous Storytime

Every year, libraries, schools, and even homes across Australia come together for National Simultaneous Storytime. This year, a reading was done of a brand-new picture book by talented Aussie author and illustrator Aura Parker, and you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/m5-bhRgDeHQ?si=Zm9rGVLnNGPzjyEL

It's a fun-filled way to celebrate reading and discover exciting stories together!

New Titles in the LRC

Stock up on your next great read! The LRC just got a fresh batch of books from the Premiers' Reading Challenge list. We've got something for everyone, whether you're craving an escape, a mystery, or a heartwarming romance. Plus, our graphic novel section just exploded with new titles!

Don't miss out – come explore!

Reconciliation/Sorry Day

National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June. It was a time to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and explore how each of us could contribute to achieving reconciliation.

At our college, students were taught about Sorry Day and Reconciliation. Our Year 7 & 8 SWEL classes created "Sea of " artwork to support their learning. These handprints were integrated into an informative and interactive display created by the LRC staff.

Gratitude Wall

The LRC buzzed as students streamed in, each clutching a paper flower. Vibrant markers and creative designs transformed the blank templates into a display of gratitude. Arriving at the LRC, the students found their designated house section of the gratitude wall. With a flurry of activity and excited chatter, they carefully placed their flowers around the vases, collaborating to create a visually captivating display. The space is again bursting with colour and heartfelt messages, a testament to the students' appreciation and a lively addition to the LIB1 space.

With thanks to Mrs Dharmasena for organising the SWEL event.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Mind Behind Sherlock Holmes

Lived: 22nd May 1854 - 7th July 1930 (that's a long life!)

British author, doctor, and adventurer, famous for creating the brilliant Sherlock Holmes.

Want to dive into Sherlock's world? The LRC has the books for you! We also have graphic novel adaptations of the stories.

Sherlock Holmes: The World's First Consulting Detective

Debuted in 1887 in A Study in Scarlet
Lives at 221B Baker Street with his loyal friend Dr. John Watson
Known for his sharp mind, keen observation skills, and incredible deductions
Solves crimes using logic, science, and sometimes even disguises!

Adventures with Holmes: A Baker Street Bonanza

There are 4 novels and 56 short stories featuring Sherlock Holmes
Popular stories include The Hound of the Baskervilles, a spooky mystery with a glowing dog, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a collection of his early cases.
These books are full of suspense, twists, and mind-blowing reveals

Why We Still Love Sherlock Holmes Today

These stories were groundbreaking for their forensic science details and detective methods
Holmes is a pop culture icon, inspiring countless movies, TV shows, and even other books
The mysteries are timeless, making them fun to read for teens even today

Looking for more mysteries? The LRC has you covered! We have a whole section of crime and mystery genre books if you're keen to explore more detective adventures.

LRC Team

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