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Summer House Reading Challenge 2023

The Summer Reading House Challenge is back! Students and staff are invited to read a book over the summer break, then talk to a member of the Library Team about it in the first weeks of Term 1. By doing this they will earn their House one point. Only one book per person, so everyone can contribute equally towards their house points. 

For 2023 we are adding an additional points opportunity – write a book review and earn an additional 5 points. More details regarding this will be broadcast at the start of Term 1. We look forward to hearing about all the various books everyone has read over the summer break. Which house name will be added to the shield in 2023?

Artisan of the Month

The first Artisan of the Month for 2023 is open. You are encouraged to enter anything creative - photos, drawings, sewing, knitting, carpentry, pottery, origami, an original piece of music, decorated cake etc. so long as it can be submitted digitally (eg photo or sound recording). 

There are three categories (Students, Staff, and Family & Friends) with a prize for the winning student entry (winners of the Staff and F&F categories get honour and glory). 

Submissions can be emailed by 8pm Sun 22 February to:

library@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.auby  

If it is a Family & Friends submission, please mention which student or staff member you are connected to. Up to 5 entries permitted per person, preferably in jpeg or png format. 

By submitting, you agree to have your entry published to the school community (on Teams, in the College Yearbook, etc). Please contact me if you want to submit but prefer to keep your work anonymous. 

Past entries can be viewed in the AotM Gallery at the top of the Library Teams channel. We look forward to seeing your creative output!

Resident Writers

Resident Writers is a chance for all writers and poets out there to share their talents with the school community. It is held once a term, and there are three categories (Students, Staff, and Family & Friends) with a prize for the winning student entry (winners of the Staff and F&F categories get honour and glory). 

As a rough guide works should be between 250 - 350 words, shorter is ok but they can't be significantly longer. Send your entries with the subject line Resident Writers entry to: library@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au. 

If it is a Family & Friends submission, please mention which student or staff member you are connected to. Closing date Friday 17th March. 

By submitting, you agree to be published to the school community (on Teams, in the College Yearbook, etc). Please contact us if you want to submit but prefer to keep your work anonymous.

Joanne Montgomery

Library Manager