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: 9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am to 4 pm
Thursday 9 am to 4 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm

Open daily before school, at recess and lunch

BORROWING BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY

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.

INCREASE IN READING AND BORROWING

Great news! Reading and borrowing have significantly increased. As you can see from the graph, borrowing has improved in middle school. English and Discovery classes have been visiting the library to access the latest releases and revisit their old favourites. The library has a fantastic range of young adult books arranged by genres to make your final selection easier.

CLUBS IN THE LIBRARY

Don't forget that we have the following clubs at the library.

Breakfast Club
every Friday from 7.45 am - 8.55 am
Chess Club
every lunchtime
Rainbow Club
every Thursday at lunchtime
VCAL Catchup/Homework Club
3.10 - 4.00pm

COMING SOON

The Wheelers ePlatform of fiction audio & e-books will be available to students and staff very soon.

The eBook platform assists all readers when reading eBooks on our platform. It makes life easier for those who may struggle to read, (this includes any conditions that create roadblocks for reading including, Dyslexia or visual impairment). With simple instructions to follow, settings can be adjusted to assist any reader.

Book lovers will love this opportunity to be able to select from the great range on offer. More details to follow soon.

Sue Hayward

Curriculum Resource Manager

Book Recommendation:

Elsewhere Girls

by Emily Gale and Nova Weetman (Find me in the Fiction History section)

Two Sydney girls, who live a hundred years apart, unexpectedly swap places and find out what it is like to live someone else’s life. Based on the story of Australian Olympic champion, Fanny Durack.

Real Pigeons Fight Crime

by Andrew McDonald (Find me in the Humour section)

Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? The real pigeons will solve any mystery and fight all the bad guys to keep the city safe! For the lovers of the Wimpy kid books, we have the first seven books in this funny series!

We look forward to seeing you in the library soon! Come and find the perfect book for you.

Miriam Evans

Library Technician