Library News
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Book Week is coming
Monday 24 August – Friday 28 August
Students are invited to participate in book week. Please find the schedule of lunchtime and before school events:
Monday | Special Guest Author Presentation and Q & A – Wendy Tyrer author of Graphic Novel, The Curator |
Tuesday | Student Book Swap – bring a pre-loved book to swap with another student |
Wednesday | Library Book Buy - The bookstore comes to the library! Choose a book for the library to purchase. This is a special event in 2026, generously sponsored by the PFA |
Thursday | Library Trivia Quiz - Day 1 |
Friday | Library Trivia Quiz - Day 2 |
Sun Project CBCA Shadow Judging 2026
Students have read, discussed and rated the six books that have been shortlisted in 2026. To further deepen literary/thematic understanding and have a bit of fun while doing so, the students are encouraged to participate in a creative response. This year, inspiration to make smoothies as a response, was found in the book Golden by Jade Timms. This book is set in a seaside town where the main protagonist works in a juice bar. She finds satisfaction in creating nourishing smoothies for customers in a professional setting, which contrasts with the heavy themes of grief and trauma that she is working through in her personal life. Used as symbols in the book - smoothies are delicious in real-life! I would like to thank Lina Mansour who developed and presented the smoothie making activity to the students.
The MGSC Shadow Judges have wrapped up this year’s program by voting for This Stays Between Us by Margot McGovern, as the CBCA Older Readers book of the year. Thank you and very well done to the students who participated in Shadow Judging this year as they have diligently read six books in short succession and generously shared their ideas at the judging table.
Lunchtime Clubs in the Library
Next book club is final week of term three. We will discuss holiday reading and select a title or two for term four.
All students are welcome - current club schedule
Tuesday & Thursday – Shadow Judging (dates TBA)
Wednesday - Chess Club with Dr Fehily
Wednesday – Book Club (twice a term)
Tursday - Debate Club with Mr Tribe
The Library Team