BIG Summer Read

To combat the 'summer slide' in literacy over the holidays, Public Libraries Victoria offered a Statewide reading program to children up to 18. Schools are partnering with public libraries in this important reading and literacy initiative.

All students were invited to read and record 10 books from 1st December 2024 to 31st January 2025.

Students were invited to collect a reading log sheet from our library and post it in the BIG Summer Read box, including a book review on one of their books, for a school prize of a $50 Booktopia Gift Voucher!

All participants in the BIG Summer Read were rewarded with certificates, canteen vouchers, and other treats.

This year, Bhuvi 9E, won the $50 Booktopia gift voucher for reading 20 books from the 1st of December to 31st January! Her two book reviews were beautifully written with a positive message.

Onome Jegede’s Work Placement Celebration – End of Term 4 2024

Thank you Raf, Reggie, George Massouris, Kerrie-Ann, Julie, Mark and Jason for attending Onome Jegede’s morning tea celebration last term.

Onome was super excited to receive her awards and gifts for her valuable contribution during her work placement at our college.

Library Lunchtime Clubs – Term 1

Our library lunchtime clubs have begun. Note, changes will be made when the library is renovated this year.

Senior Study Space (Mon/Wed): Year 11 & 12 students have access to LIBM for quiet private study

Book Club (Tuesday): Years 7 to 12 - CBCA Shadow Judging, creative responses to books, author book launches, and book chats.

Chess Club (Thursday): Years 7 to 12 - run by Ms Brassachio & Mr Taylor. Chess games and tournaments.

Writers Collective (Friday): Year 7 to 12 – run by Mr Greaves. Student-created college newspaper.

Study On (Monday to Thursday): will start after school soon.

Historical Society Book Donations

Cranbourne Historical Society has kindly donated some wonderful resources for students and staff to explore our local history. It is also well worth visiting Fisherman’s Cottage Museum at Tooradin on a Sunday (12pm to 4pm) to find out more about our past!

Library Lovers’ Day – Friday 14 February

We celebrated Library Lovers’ Day this year with the following events:

Share what you love about libraries on the heart templates to add to our display
Blind Date a Book (borrow a book in a paper bag)
Speed Book Dating on Friday 14 February at lunchtime

Book reviews on the blind dates were placed in a lucky draw for some romantic prizes. We matched the students to their preferred speed book dates for the chance of a second date!

Some feedback students shared on the hearts for ‘I love my Library because…”:

It is a quiet and calm place with friends and study
Cuz I get to be me
It lets me study after school!
Love it.
It’s my happy place
It gives me somewhere to feel safe and be me!
It’s so calm and cool
It’s a quiet place where I can just read
The staff makes me feel safe and valued!
It has a large variety of books of different genres…

Community Newsletter

At Cranbourne Secondary College we are a respectful, responsible, learning community.

Issue 1 · 27 Feb 2025

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