Library News
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:
- 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.
The Age Newspaper
The library has access to previous editions of The Age newspaper which students can access here:
WHEELERS ePLATFORM IS HERE!
Just in, DSC now has the Wheelers Platform for ebooks and audio books. This platform provides students access to a huge range of ebooks through an easy-to-use, customisable and secure lending system.
Book lovers will love this opportunity to be able to select from the great range on offer.
- Browse, borrow, and read eBooks or listen to audio books from anywhere at home or on the go.
- Tailored specifically for Australia and New Zealand with access to a wide range of local and international content.
- Titles are available on almost all reading devices.
- There are 100’s of titles available through the Wheelers website with new publishers being signed up every week.
- 14 day loan, books automatically return themselves, reservations options, and more.
In particular, this platform is suitable for struggling readers (such as those with reading roadblocks including, Dyslexia or visual impairment). With simple instructions to follow, page format settings such as font, size and colour can be adjusted to assist any reader.
See the attachment for student access.
2021 Special Group Photos
School captains, International students, SRC and the Year 9 peer group can now purchase their professional photographs through Advanced Life. The order form instruction sheet is attached.
Sue Hayward
Curriculum Resource Manager
Book Recommendations
The Outlaws: Scarlett & Browne
by Jonathan Stroud (find me in the Science Fiction section)
In a lawless future Britain, where conformity is necessary and any deviation is punished, Scarlett McCain - a take no prisoners outlaw - is thrown together with the meek Albert Browne, a boy with a dark and unexpected talent …
This book is the first in a fantastic new series.
Talking to Alaska
by Anna Woltz (find me in the Animals section)
Parker and Sven are mortal enemies. When Parker discovers her beloved dog, Alaska – who she had to give away last year – now belongs to Sven, she's determined to steal Alaska back...
We look forward to seeing you in the library soon! Come and find the perfect book for you.
Miriam Evans
Library Technician