Library News
The school library is a wonderful hub of learning and discovery where all students are welcome.
Other than offering books, computers and resources, the library is a safe space where students are encouraged to think, create and share information with their friends. Respect for other library users and the resources is something we value at our College.
Library opening hours (when onsite):
- Monday: 9am - 4pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 4pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 4 pm
- Thursday: 9am - 4pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 4pm
Open daily before school, at recess and lunch.
Borrowing is for a month and is unlimited. We have an extensive collection with lots of fabulous new fiction and non-fiction books waiting for you to read! Become part of our reading community and have lots of fun chats about literature with us.
Clubs in the Library
The library hosts a number of clubs throughout the week. When onsite learning resumes, come on down and join in the fun.
- Breakfast Club, Fridays 8am - 9am
- Rainbow Collective Club, Tuesdays at lunchtime (Literacy room)
- Chess Club, Monday to Friday at lunchtime
Sue Hayward
Curriculum Resource Manager
eBook Recommendations
You can access audio and ebooks from the Doncaster SC Wheelers Platform.
Liars: The Truth App
by Jack Heath
Fast-paced exciting series, starting with book one: The Truth App.
Jarli, is the teenage creator of the latest sensation – THE TRUTH APP! It listens to everyone around you and tells you if they are lying.
Unfortunately, Jali did not think this through, and it turns out the exposing everyone’s secrets is not as popular as he thought it might be.
Everyone is furious and out to get Jarli …
All five books in the series are in the DSC e-library. Enjoy!
The City of Ember
by Jeanne DuPrau
The city is deep underground, a fortress created hundreds of years ago to ensure human survival, but lately supplies are starting to run out and all the lights are failing…
Lina and Doon have just turned 12 and have left school to begin their assigned work in the city. Lina discovers part of an ancient parchment which provides details on how to reach the above. Can they escape the city, and can they get the people of Ember to come with them? Does the above exist?
This is the first book in the city of Ember series. There are further books in the audio collection.
Based on a true story.
Six Impossible Things
by Fiona Wood
It’s hard enough to be fourteen, a nerd, poor and set to attend a new school in the bad part of town without having an impossible crush on the girl next door!
Dan Cereill knows he has to improve his prospects; he’s narrowed it down to just six impossible things he needs to accomplish...
A funny novel and a memorable character!
There are so many wonderful eBooks in the collection. It is well worth having a look! You might find a new favourite.
Wheelers ePlatform
Instructions on how to access the Wheelers Platform is provided in the attachment below.
Our library staff are available to help students access Wheelers ePlatform so please reach out to Ms Evans or Ms Hayward if you need further assistance.
When we return to onsite learning, we look forward to seeing you in the library soon! Come and find the perfect book for you.
Miriam Evans
Library Technician