Maria SMITH

Librarian

WELCOME TO AN EXCITING TERM 4!

With exam preparations and end-of-year celebrations, Term 4 is bound to be another exhilarating time at Highvale! In the meantime, please ensure your Book Hire resources and borrowed novels are looked after and returned on their due dates.

BEST WISHES TO OUR YEAR 12s IN THEIR UPCOMING VCE EXAMS!

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR OUR YEAR 12s

TEXTBOOKS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LIBRARY BY 11TH NOVEMBER.

Please complete the VCE Book Hire Bond Return Form in the Library when returning books. Once the form is signed, please return to the General Office for the processing of your refund and other outstanding fees.

SAVE THE DATE! OCTOBER 27 IS WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY IN OZ

A chance for you to celebrate our teachers!

Share your “hats off” selfie to celebrate the “skilled work” and inspiration teachers provide in supporting students. Create a post on social media using #WorldTeachersDay2023 or simply click the click for more information: https://worldteachersday.edu.au/

Please also visit the Library and ask for appreciation cards to write beautiful messages/verses to give to inspirational teachers on October 27, World Teachers’ Day in Australia.

WHY NOT VISIT THE LIBRARY AND CHECK OUT OUR NEW ARRIVALS…

Enjoy the cosy and relaxing atmosphere of our Highvale Library especially during the Silent Reading Club sessions on Wednesdays. Grab a novel from various genres and themes from sweeping romantic love stories to themes of environmental issues and climate change, from action-packed books to historical novels shedding light on Indigenous local heroes. Please check some of our new arrivals:

And for those who love their Graphic Novels, check these out:

The HIGHVALE WRITERS’ CLUB invites everyone to contribute poetry and other short literary pieces that can inspire anyone at our Highvale school community. Submit your contribution to our Library Team and be an inspiration while being creative. This is also a great opportunity to be published in our fortnightly Newsletter. Thank you to those who have already contributed and inspired our HSC readership.

THE HSC LIBRARY CONNECTS STUDENTS BEYOND SCHOOL

Check out these latest invitations from the STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA. Keep abreast of what activities awaits you at the SLV, here are some FREE ONLINE sessions you may want to join in, please click relevant links:

THE WORLD OF THE BOOK

https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on

https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/world-book

Check out the latest on the SLV website and enhance your writing imaginative skills.

WHEN: 01 April 2023-12 May 2024 at 6 pm

WHERE: The Dome Galleries, Level 4

“World of the Book features more than 300 rare, remarkable, historically significant items in the State Collection, uncovering the unique stories they tell and celebrating the unique place books have in our hearts and minds”. (SLV)

This year’s themes explore books, ideas and imagination; art and nature; artists and books; and Egyptology, to honour the 100th anniversary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

HISTORY OF THE LIBRARY TOUR

https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/history-library-tour

WHEN: 01 June 2023 10:45 am – 30 November 2:45 pm

WHERE: meet at Hansen Hall, SLV

FREE but bookings required

Has wheelchair access

Discover magnificent and iconic spaces at the State Library, including the magnificent La Trobe Reading Room and Redmond Barry Reading Room, the renowned galleries at the Ian Potter Queens Hall and the new display of Ned Kelly’s armour.

CHILD NATION

https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/child-nation

WHEN: 04 September 2023 (10am) – 03 March 2024 (6pm)

WHERE: State Library of Victoria

Meet your fear monster, open a portal to the Library’s inner-thoughts, or explore weird worlds … there's a new adventure to have for every trip to the Library!Child Nation was commissioned as part of SLV’s Alchemy program, and developed in partnership with Jessica Wilson. Start your journey by scanning the QR code at the Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter.

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