Library
"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life."
-Sidney Sheldon
Welcome to Term 3!
Thank you to those who have returned or renewed their books after the break.
The most popular books loaned in the Brigidine College library are from the crime and mystery section. They say readers of this genre are analytical, intuitive and logical thinkers who are problem solvers. Would you agree?
Holly Jackson is a Young Adults (YA) author in this genre and her books barely make it to the shelf, as they are always loaned!
Holly Jackson started writing early and completed her first attempt at a novel at 15.
She studied literary linguistics and creative writing at the University of Nottingham and has a Master's in English.
She lives in London and enjoys playing video games and watching true-life crime documentaries so she can pretend to be a detective.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is her first book.
The Children’s Book Council of Australia will announce in August, the Book of the Year for older readers.
We have been adding these notable books to our library collection.
INFORMATION NEWS:
With the Year 12’s studying at the library as they prepare for exams, here are some hopefully helpful websites to help them with their studies.
legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/hot-topics
Year 12 students studying law will locate relevant material relating to recent changes and contemporary debates in the law. Issues include: human rights, the Australian legal system, domestic violence and elections.
Studies of Religion resources
https://reonline.sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/studies-of-religion-resources/
Created to support students preparing for the Studies of Religion HSC examination. Content includes Aboriginal spirituality, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, nom-religion and peace, post-1945 religion and HSC tip.
Macquarie University: Ancient History resources for schools
This collection comprises resources for Ancient Rome, Egypt, Greece and Israel; Pompeii and Herculaneum; and ancient Australia.
Happy Reading!
Rachel Pennay
Teacher Librarian