Learning Resource Centre News
Second-hand Book Sale
Our annual Second-Hand Book Sale, held on 1st and 2nd December, was an enormous success. Students submitted their pre-loved textbooks for resale, with all proceeds going directly back to supporting our students and their families. The event not only promoted sustainability by reducing waste but also provided an affordable option for families.
Scholastic Book Sale
If you were you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? We had your shopping sorted! Our Scholastic Book Sale, held on the 1st and 2nd of December in the Monash Building, offered a fantastic range of books for every reader. Books make wonderful gifts and they last far longer than wrapping paper and toys. They also spark imagination and create lasting memories. We sold $1,642 worth of books and raised $410 for our school, which will be used to support our Reading for Pleasure initiative.
New Additions
Over the past few weeks, we welcomed the arrival of new shelving and furniture as part of our redevelopment of key library spaces. This is a crucial step toward enhancing student learning, engagement, and overall library operations.
As reading continues to flourish across the college, we also identified the need to broaden our non-fiction collection. This expansion included installing new shelving and reorganising the collection with clear genre and subject signage, making it easier for students to browse, discover, and borrow books that spark their curiosity.
Our Reading for Pleasure area has also received a fresh look! We have redesigned the space to create a warm, inviting environment where students and staff can enjoy a curated range of reading materials.
Student Voice
We continue to invest in the reading materials our students genuinely want to read, and we actively encourage them to make suggestions for new additions to our shelves. Recently, Emily Kenny (7C) requested the Twisted Tales series—just one example of how student voice helps to shape our collection. Supporting student choice and agency is vital in building a strong reading culture; when students see their preferences respected, they feel a sense of ownership, are more motivated to read, and are far more likely to engage deeply with books that spark their interest. By involving students in these decisions, we create a library that truly reflects our learners and inspires a lifelong love of reading.
It’s a wrap!
Reading is one of the most important skills a young person can develop. It strengthens vocabulary, improves writing, builds critical thinking, and supports learning across every subject. Regular reading also boosts concentration, empathy, and emotional wellbeing. Most importantly, students who read for pleasure, by choice, tend to perform better academically and develop a lifelong love of learning.
How To Encourage Reading at Home
- Make reading part of everyday life. Set aside a short, regular time for reading, after dinner, before bed, or during quiet moments.
- Let children choose what they read. Whether it’s novels, comics, magazines, or nonfiction, choice helps build confidence and enjoyment.
- Be a reading role model. When children see adults reading, they learn that reading is valuable and enjoyable.
- Talk about books together. Ask what they’re reading, what they like about it, or which character is their favourite. These conversations build connection and comprehension.
- Create a cosy reading space. A comfortable chair, good lighting, and easy access to books make reading more inviting.
- Use your local library. Borrowing books regularly keeps reading fresh, varied, and affordable.
By encouraging reading at home, you play a powerful role in supporting your child’s learning, imagination, and confidence.
Happy reading and I’ll see you in 2026!
Mrs. Cutter - Learning Resource Manager