Library News
Visit the library
The library is open before and after school from 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. On an average day there are about 70 students in the library before school and 10 students after school. Students may find the library an ideal space to complete assignments and homework before returning home from school.
Writing competition
Library staff thoroughly enjoyed reading our student stories and were impressed with the creativity of all entrants. I am delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 library writing competition are:
- Maya Craig – Years 10-12. The Domestic Life of a Pirate and a Noblewoman is a touching love story set in 1675 which alludes to the societal forces that drive relationships apart.
- Sienna Prince – Years 7-9. Amahle is a tale about connection to family/country and about how the survival instinct of an individual can drive them to change in ways they have never imagined.
Runners up and special mention to:
- Eva Brennan, Mind Games
- Alice Whiteside, The Outbreak of Catastrophe
Book Club
Term 1 Book Club, featuring the titles Blueback and The Maze Runner, is being held at lunchtime on Friday 5 May.
Term 2 Book Club titles are now available to borrow at the library desk - The Brink, Family of Liars and Gone.
Students are welcome to drop by the library or email library@mgsc.vic.edu.au to add their name to the Book Club mailing list.
National NAIDOC week Competition
The library is promoting a national competition for NAIDOC week. It is a Poster design competition for years 7-9 and Essay Writing Competition for years 10-12. Entry forms available at the library or by clicking onto the link provided. There is the opportunity to have student entries displayed in Parliament House during NAIDOC week this year and win amazing prizes. All entries to be submitted to the library desk by Friday 2 June.
Sun Project CBCA Shadow Judging 2023 – Expressions of Interest
Thank you to the interested students who have replied. The invitation to participate remains open. The Children's Book Council of Australia is inviting young voices from across Australia to join the conversation about the books on their Book of the Year Shortlist. MGSC participated in the Young Adult category in 2022 and we are pictured in this year’s program flyer.
Criteria:
- Be 13 - 18 years of age
- Read ALL of the six shortlisted books, to be announced at the end of April
- Discuss these titles with your peers against the CBCA Book of the Year Awards criteria and create a response during lunchtime meetings
- Vote for the 2023 winners.
If you meet the above criteria, and are up to this exciting challenge, email library@mgsc.vic.edu.au with your details before the end of Term 1.
Recess and Lunchtime activities
There are games, colouring and Lego available for students during recess and lunch times.
Mythology Club
Every Tuesday lunch time in the library Seminar Room. Fun activities and company every week. Brought to you by the Inclusion Support Team.
Kingston Council News – King Con Festival at Cheltenham Library
King Con! Comics, games and pop culture. All ages are welcome to enjoy a day exploring the world of comics and pop culture at Cheltenham Library on Saturday 27 May, from 10am to 4pm. Meet special guests including ‘Real Pigeons’ creators Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood, and comic artist Dean Rankine. Love your games? Join in our Mario Kart, Minecraft and VR sessions, plus Story time and LEGO® challenges.
You're also invited to dress up and take part in the Cosplay Parade to win a prize!
Oh, did we mention there'll be some tasty food from local vendors too?
Megan Tulloch-Nasir & Library Team