The Library is open from 8.15 am to 4.00pm each day, including recess and most lunchtimes.

2021 LIBRARY LEADERS

Congratulations to the newest members of our 2021 Library Team Leaders who you will 'meet':

Sarah Littler Year 7 - Library Leader

Peter Martin - Year 8 - Library Leader

TERM 1, 2021

This term we have seen an influx of enthusiastic Year 7s either engaging in a Library introduction session, Reading Challenge meetings or simply enjoying an opportunity to relax and read or catch up on class work. Do not forget that students can play chess every Thursday lunchtime in the Library.

Watch out for the ‘Love Your Library’ short film created for Open night that will be streamed.

Overdue Library Books

There are still a few students with outstanding library books from last year. Please return these promptly. It is important to check emails regularly and Compass for library notices re any overdue resources.

Please check with Mrs Bernardo, Mrs Bartle or Ms Carson if you have any queries about misplaced or lost items.

CHECK OUT OUR NEW BOOKS

We have some great new titles added to our collection. If you have a request for a title, author or series, please let us know.

Tell Me Why by Archie Roach

Here is heartfelt Australian story that reflects the experience of our First Peoples. It took Archie a lifetime to discover who he really was and through his music, he navigates healing and invites all to share in the story.

The Edge of Thirteen by Nova Weetman

Clem Timmins can’t wait to see her best friends Bridge and Ellie after summer break. However, everything has changed. Bridge is boy crazy and Ellie is having a real-life romance. What does this mean for Clem?

The Gaps by Leanne Hall

The whole of Year Ten was abuzz with the news that sixteen-year-old Yin Mitchell was kidnapped. As the hours ticked by … fears heightened.

Walking Romeo by Kathryn Barker

Is it the end literally? The arrival of Ellis confirms time travel forward is possible. Can Juliet rewrite her future with the help of Ellis, the time traveller and save Romeo?

Crossed Spaces: short stories in other worlds

Follow the adventures of a young scientist who protects an alien species, a girl who bonds with her AI, and a spaceship where the sleeping passengers disappear. Escape into these Sci- fi fantasy worlds for a virtual ride.

Violet Black by Eileen Merriman

Violet Black and Ethan Wright are both in a coma after contracting the lethal M-fever. Set in the future, this story will hook you from the first page.

CALLING ALL STUDENTS!

We have a growing collection of Graphic Novels/Manga and Biography for enthusiasts of these genres. These titles are easily located together on their own special shelves in the fiction area. Pop in, browse, read and do not forget to pass on any suggestions for new titles to add to the collections.

Displays

Check out the ‘ANZAC’ display in the Library foyer, with many ANZAC Day/Gallipoli related books to read.

READING CHALLENGE 2021

Students in Years 7 – 10 are welcome to sign up for the Victorian Premier’s RC 2021. Easy as! Just read a minimum of 15 books between March and September. See Mrs Bernardo in the Library or download the enrolment form from the Team Year level Hubs.

Our next meeting runs Wednesday April 28. (12.40pm in the Library).

INSIGHT CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2021

Express your creativity and be in the running to share in over $3000 of cash prizes!

Insight Publications is proud to announce its Creative Writing Competition for 2021. This competition aims to ignite a passion for creative writing in secondary-school students and to inspire the voices of the future.

Themes and word count.

Write your story to this year’s theme: A flash of inspiration.

The word count should be as outlined below.

Year 7: 400 – 800 words
Year 8: 400 – 800 words
Year 9: 600 – 1100 words
Year 10: 600 – 1100 words
Year 11: 900 – 1400 words
Year 12: 900 – 1400 words

Stories must be accompanied with a 100-word statement that addresses at least one of the following:

your motivation for writing
your creative inspiration
your aspirations for future writing.

To Enter

Download the Terms and Conditions of Entry and Entry Form here, fill it in, and submit it to us with your story and 100-word statement.

You can email your submission to publishing@insightpublications.com.au

or post your submission to

3/350 Charman Road,

Cheltenham, VIC 3192

Prizes:

Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
First Prize: $200 Second Prize: $125 Third Prize: $50	First Prize: $200 Second Prize: $125 Third Prize: $50	First Prize: $250 Second Prize: $175 Third Prize: $100

Year 10	Year 11	Year 12
First Prize: $250 Second Prize: $175 Third Prize: $100	First Prize: $300 Second Prize: $225 Third Prize: $150	First Prize: $300 Second Prize $225 Third Prize: $150

Iris Breuer Writing Award: $200

Closing 6th August 2021.

Dates to Remember

April 2021