Welcome to our School Library

Hours

The Library is open from 8.15am to 3.00pm. It is open both recess and lunch, except for Friday recess.

Library cards

Your Library card is made from the school photos.  New cards are now available for Years 7, 8 and 11.  Please have it with you at all times. Your first card is free of charge. Replacement cards can be paid for at the school office at a cost of $7-00 - students take their receipt to the library staff so a new card can be ordered.

New books

We are happy to purchase your suggestions of book and magazine titles for the Library. There is a suggestion box near the security gates, which is checked regularly.  Check out our new delivery of books for yourself.

Computers

The TSO (Technical Support Officer) in the Library, Mr Vargas, can help with your computer or internet passwords.  

Printing and Photocopying

Printing costs 20 cents per page for black and white and 50 cents per page for colour. Printing credit can be topped up in the Library. You cannot print if there are insufficient funds for the job. You can ask the library staff to print for you when your print balance is too low, however, the price will be doubled.

Photocopying costs 20 cents per page for black and white and 50 cents per page for colour copying - library staff will copy for you. 

Expectations

Act responsibly in the library at all times and keep our library clean and tidy. The library is a welcoming space so please use respectful  language at all times, follow your teacher's instructions and always use technology appropriately.

After School Study

This operates on Thursday afternoons from 3.00pm to 4.30pm to help students with assignments, homework & missed work. There will be teachers available to help you. Students must bring their  homework of study material with them.

Chess Club

Chess Club operates from the Library.

St John Cadets

This group meets in the Library weekly.

Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC)

All students who complete the PRC will receive a certificate from the Premier of New South Wales. Students will be shown how to complete their reading logs online.

Library staff

Mrs Fornasier, Mrs Green, Mrs Low and Mrs van der Meer will be happy to help you.

Mrs J Green, Teacher Librarian