Library News

Maria SMITH

Librarian

IMPORTANT BOOK HIRE REMINDERS

REMINDERS FOR OUR FORMER YEAR 12s

TEXBOOKS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LIBRARY ASAP (if not done yet)

Please complete and sign the VCE Book Hire Bond Refund Form in the Library when returning books, then take to the General Office for the processing of your refund and other outstanding fees.

REMINDERS FOR YEAR 7-11 STUDENTS

The 2024 VCE Books to Purchase List is now ready for ordering novels/books online. Please email sales@jpbooks.com.au or ring 93140529. You can also access JP Books Catalogue online and click Booklist for Highvale SC.

GOOD NEWS! Some purchased VCE novels have arrived and are now ready for collection in the Library!

For students doing Year 11 and 12 subjects for 2024, Headstart commences on the 27th of November. Textbooks can only be collected from the Library if Book Hire fees are paid.

Please make sure borrowed books are in good condition upon return as there are penalties for damaged books deemed unusable.

THANKING YOU ALL, THE LIBRARY TEAM

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A LIBRARY MONITOR in 2024? Volunteering is a rewarding experience and it is also a special privilege to join and support our Library Team.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP WITH KEEPING THE LIBRARY NEAT AND TIDY, and manage the circulation desk for book loans and returns, and get to pick new books?

WOULD YOU ALSO LIKE TO ASSIST WITH IDEAS AND RUNNING SPECIAL EVENTS like the Numeracy and Literacy Week and other special events and activities at Highvale?

IF these interest you, please COME TO THE LIBRARY and complete an application form.

2023 Library Monitor Application Form
Due: Friday 8th December 2023
Where: Library Office

THE HSC LIBRARY CONNECTS STUDENTS BEYOND SCHOOL

Please access these links for some upcoming events to provide exciting and meaningful entertainment for your family:

The 78-Storey Treehouse at the Athenaeum Theatre on 13-15 January 2024, book now on www.ticketmaster.com.au or call (03) 96501500

https://www.cdp.com.au/78storeytreehouse.html#vic

Exciting Library Online Tour

Date: 14 November 2023 12 pm – 1 pm

13 February 2024 12 pm - 1 pm

FREE but bookings required via ZOOM

SLV Librarians will provide a virtual session on how to access over 600 digitalised collection items, I million spoken word/ebooks, I billion articles/e-journals and other Library resources available online.

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

ROALD DAHL’S FANTASTIC MR FOX LIVE ON STAGE 13-21 JANUARY 2024 at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne (presented by the Shake & Stir Theatre Company)

The smash-hit production is coming to Melbourne this January!

You’ve read the book and seen the movie – now chase your tail all the way to the Comedy Theatre and experience this stage adaptation of wacky Roald Dahl’s highly acclaimed novel adapted for the stage by award-winning producers Shake & Stir Theatre Co,

Visit the Official Roald Dahl Website, which is packed with information and up to date news from the World of Roald Dahl, by clicking through to roalddahl.com