Library Matters
Premiers' Reading Challenge
The Challenge Continues:
For Years 7 and 8 students taking part in the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge use the holidays to enjoy your reading, devour books and get lost in a sea of stories.
We have about 70 days left in the Challenge (finishes on September 6th) which will allow us to read just over one book a week to meet the Challenge. If you have run out of books swap with your friends, try your local library or go to a bookshop.
“Parents often ask me what they ought to do to prepare their children for a future they can scarcely imagine, in a world that's changing before their eyes.
I say that there's a brilliant learning technology already on the shelf.
It builds vocabulary, conveys knowledge, fosters creativity, improves concentration, develops skills of reasoning and pattern recognition, calms anxiety and opens discussions … all this, while nurturing love and bringing joy.
The batteries last forever. It's cheap, and sometimes even free. And it's widely available in libraries, shops and homes.
Can you guess?
An old technology, for the future
It's the book: the humble book, an old technology that's still our portal to the future.
And it's striking that Australian year 8 students who have many books in the home are nine times more likely to perform at the advanced level in science than students with only a few books in the home…”
Alan Finkel
Pick up a book and share it with a child: it's the key to success in an uncertain future - ABC News
How to get your teenagers to read more - ABC News
Six things you can do to get boys reading more - ABC News
Happy Reading!
From The Library Team
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
LIBRARY CATALOGUE
FREE FOOD FRIDAY AT PAKENHAM LIBRARY
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
COMMUNITY EVENTS AT PAKENHAM LIBRARY
Useful Library Links
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’
