News from the
Library
The Library staff would like to wish everyone an enjoyable and safe holiday time, and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2025. Remember to keep enjoying stories in whichever format suits you best and tell us about one early next year to participate in the Summer House Reading Challenge.
Summer House Reading Challenge 2025
Students and staff are invited to read a book over the summer break, then talk to a member of the Library Team about it in the first weeks of Term 1. By doing this you will earn your House one point and go into the draw to win a prize. Only one book per person, so everyone can contribute equally towards their house points. You can also write a book review to earn an additional 5 points. More details regarding this will be broadcast at the start of Term 1. We look forward to hearing about all the various books everyone has read over the summer break. Which house name will be added to the shield in 2025?
But I don’t like to read …
is a common phrase we hear, and I’m sure is also heard in many homes. Whenever we are told this in the Library we take the time to talk about stories. Everyone loves to be told a story, whether the medium is a book, film, podcast, TV or streaming service, YouTube, magazines or games. Once you think about the sort of stories you like, finding a book that you will enjoy becomes that much easier. If it is difficult to get to a library over the holidays remember that eBooks, audiobooks and eMagazines are available for free from your local council library. You can join Eastern Regional Libraries via these links:
Students: Student Memberships | Eastern Regional Libraries | Your Library
Adults: https://yourlibrary.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/JOIN
Plus, eBooks and audiobooks are available via Compass!
The Wantirna College ebook portal has a huge number of ebooks PLUS audiobooks to explore. You can access them via the Compass star dropdown -> Library ebooks. The good news is most of the English texts are also now available as audiobooks, so if you prefer to hear your novels, make the most of the break and listen over the summer. There is also ability to customise the look of the ebooks by changing the font type and size, line spacing, and background colour to accommodate different reading needs. One request - most e-materials are limited by the publishers to a specified number of borrowings before they expire, so if you are unsure if you want to read/listen to a title please use the Look Inside / Play Sample feature before borrowing. Thank you
Library Leaders
Lastly, a huge thank you to our student Library Leaders. The group has grown over the year as students were gradually provided training and mentorship in all aspects of customer service, Library management, and teamwork. At our end of year party, our newest graduate members received their badges from Ms Amat y Leon. Thank you Annabelle, Ashley, Ellie, Emily, Jimmy, Levi, Lily, Maha, Mitchell, Tahlia and Xan for all your hard work this year!
Joanne Montgomery
Library Manager
library@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au