Learning Resource Centre News

 Student Voice and Reading Choices

Student voice plays a vital role in building a positive reading culture in our library. By listening to students' interests, suggestions and reading preferences, we can ensure our collection reflects the books they want to read and encourages them to explore new authors, genres, and ideas. We are also proud to highlight books that celebrate the cultural diversity within our school community, providing opportunities for students to see their own cultures, experiences and identities represented in the stories they read, while discovering and learning about others. When students feel represented and have a voice in their reading choices, they are more likely to develop a genuine interest in reading. Book requests from staff and students are always encouraged 😊

Title: Burmese Children’s favourite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales

Author: Maeve Bates, Pascal Khoo Thwe

Description: The stories in this illustrated children's book have been passed down for generations and were told to author Pascal Khoo Thwe by his grandmother. These traditional tales feature handsome princes, squabbling siblings, greedy crocodiles, and evil ogres--all set against a backdrop of traditional Burmese village life.  Source: www.abbeys.com.au

 Title:  The Snake Prince and other Stories

Author:  Edna Ledgard

Description: “When squabbling Western nations vied for control of the newly-mapped Burma/Myanmar a century ago, the local population had already lived in the mountainous land for over a millenium. Throughout those centuries, the legends and tales rooted in animist religions created a rich tapestry of spirits that underlie the later arrival of Buddhism. "Nat" spirits, dragons, winged lion-dogs, ogres, mythical galon birds, sorceresses and many more populated the land. This volume brings together 25 of the most loved of these folk tales.”  Source: Amazon

Library Displays

Recently, our displays reflected a mix of seasonal celebrations, family connections and cultural traditions. Our Halloween display brought a little spooky fun to the library, featuring books filled with mystery, magic and creepy adventures. Borrow a Book for a Younger Sibling encouraged students to share their love of reading by choosing a book to take home and enjoy with a younger family member. Our Diwali display celebrated the Festival of Lights, exploring themes of light and darkness, good and evil, and showcasing stories connected to this important cultural celebration.

Each display offers a different opportunity to engage students with reading, whether through seasonal interests, sharing stories with family or learning about the traditions and experiences of others. By keeping the displays fresh, varied and relevant, we hope to make the library a place where there is always something interesting to discover.

Class Visits

Our tutor teachers are invited to bring their classes over to the Library to engage in book talks. These talks introduce students to a range of titles, spark curiosity and encourage them to browse the collection. The visits are helping to grow and foster a positive reading culture at WCC. The photo shows students from 10F being introduced to a variety of genres and titles currently available in the LRC.

Coming Up

Notices will go out soon with information about our Second-hand Book Sale. Please keep an eye out for information via Compass.

The dates of the sale are as follows:

Monday 30th Nov: 9:30am- 4:00pm

Tuesday 1st Dec: 9:30am- 4:00pm

Tuesday 8th Dec: 9:00am- 11:00am (Year 7 2027)

The LRC is open:             Monday: 8am to 4pm

                                                Tuesday- Thursday: 8am to 4:30pm

                                                Friday: 8 am to 4pm

Happy Reading😊 

Mrs Lindell Cutter (Learning Resource Manager)