LIBRARY NEWS

Fall into Reading

As the cooler weather settles in and autumn colours begin to appear, it’s the perfect time to fall into reading. There’s something about this season that invites us to slow down, get comfortable, and immerse ourselves in a good book. 

Many of our students have started revising set texts, exploring wider reading and consolidating notes which plays a vital role in HSC success. Reading strengthens comprehension, builds vocabulary, and supports deeper understanding across all subjects—key skills as students prepare for upcoming assessments and exams. E

Explore the Library catalogue on our College website for a great book to read today.

HSC Study Support Zone @ Max Webber Library

Blacktown City Libraries will be running our popular HSC lectures and workshopsfrom 

1 – 24 June 2026. Delivered by Head HSC Examination Markers and HSC textbook authors, our lectures and workshops provide students with a vital advantage during their HSC exams.

Tickets are available via Eventbrite and are non-refundable. An accompanying parent or teacher is admitted free. Timings are from 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm

https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au//hsclectureseries2026

• HSC English Essay Writing Skills, Monday 1 June
• HSC Health and Movement Science Revision, Wednesday 3 June
• HSC English Paper 1: Texts and Human Experiences, Standard and Advanced, Monday 15 June
• HSC Biology revision, Wednesday 17 June
• HSC Business Studies Lecture - Review-Rethink-Reload, Tuesday 23 June
• Preparation for the Mathematics Standard 2 HSC examination, Wednesday 24 June

All lectures held at Max Webber Library, Level 1. Corner Alpha Street and Flushcombe Road, Blacktown. Parking is available in the library basement off Alpha Street.

If you would like any further information on this matter, please contact our Max Webber Library Reference Desk on 9839 6620. Please cc Luke Peloquin – Information Services Librarian Luke.peloquin@blacktown.nsw.gov.au in your email responses.

Sign in for General Study Sessions

A reminder to all students about expectations during timetabled study sessions between recess and lunch:

• Students must sign in for study sessions.
• You may sign in for yourself only—do not sign in for others.
• Signing in is your commitment to be studying in the Library or Hub unless you have permission to be elsewhere.
• Failure to sign in will be recorded as truancy and will impact attendance and school reports.
• Students who leave campus or are out of bounds during study sessions will be referred to the Deputy Principal and may face sanctions.

We encourage all students to make the most of the Library spaces this term and look forward to seeing you.