Creative Writing Competition

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the VBC Library Creative Writing Competition. It was competitive, with a high volume of entries. Each piece was a pleasure to read, and we were deeply impressed by the talent of our VBC writers. Thanks to all students who took part—we’ll be logging house points for every person who entered.

Year 7/8 Winners:

Short story prizes: Audrey Jacques, Jiesen Yao

Creative non-fic prize: Amaya Cadusch

Year 9/10 Winners:

Short story prizes: Tanya Tapera, Neha Hiremani

Creative non-fic prize: Rupini Marimuthu

We’re organising your vouchers and certificates at the moment, and we’ll be in contact with prize winners in the near future.

Premiers Reading Challenge

Well done to everyone who has joined so far – see our infographic below for an update on the first month.

The challenge runs until the end of term, so there is plenty of time to join – students can log any books they have read this year at https://vprc.eduweb.vic.gov.au. Contact us for assistance.

Here are some of the amazing reviews students have contributed so far – perfect for lockdown reading recommendations! This selection are all available on our e-platform.

Twain, Mark - The adventures of Tom Sawyer – ebook and audiobook

Its a fun story of Tom Sawyers adventures across his town. From being a pirate to hiding in a grave yard he has never ending fun. This is good read to any ages and is a classic novel you should read.

Amazing. The adventures of such a small child and how life affects him. His wild imagination gets him anywhere.

Collins, Suzanne - The Hunger Games – ebook and audiobook

Great book that makes you sit on the edge of your seat the entire way through. This is a great book for anyone that loves adventure and a bit of fighting. You will love it!

The thriller of the story line is so good! The book hooks you in from the very beginning so you can't stop reading it. From Katniss volunteering for Prim, to being thrown into the arena to saving Pete and herself, the book is very well written, and I rate it 5 stars!

Kaufman, Amie - Aurora rising – ebooks and audiobooks by Amie Kaufman

This book was fantastic. Amy Kaufman, Author of Illuminae, Gemini and Obsidio. The book follows Tyler who is a perfect space school student who discovers a life source in a nearby galaxy. While rescuing her Tyler misses out on picking his squad of crewmates and ends up with the left overs. This book was action packed, funny and just over great. I would recommend it to anyone over 12.

Hunter, Erin - Into the wild - ebook

Rusty is introduced to a new adventure and is also a must read for cat lovers!

Paolini, Christopher - Eragon - ebook and audiobook

Eragon is one of those books that makes you want to read the entire series. it hooks you and everyone will like it. It also tells so much about the world of fantasy.

Daughtry, Mikki and Rachael Lippincott - All this time - audiobook

I love this book so emotional and so realistic. Always leaves you on a cliff hanger wherever you finish. Definitely one of the best books. So recommended.

Palacio, R.J - Wonder – ebook and audiobook

It is a really good book and it gave me a better perspective on what other people go through in a day.

Well-balanced, extremely relevant and combined with a strong message, 'Wonder' is a wholesome family entertainer that is worth your time.

Horowitz, Anthony - Stormbreaker – Alex rider e-book series

Very Good Author. I would recommend this book to people who either like the author or adventure stories.

Love the setting and the escape plan!

Thaiday, Sam - Rise: the Sam Thaiday story - ebook

Awesome book, that I'm sure many people can relate to in many different ways. I would recommended it if you love sport (or rugby.....)

Heath, Jack - The truth app - ebook

Great series and author!

Anderson, Sophie - The house with chicken legs - ebook

I love this book because you can imagine how Mirinka must feel like she is being forced to continue with a destiny she doesn't want.

McManus, Karen M - One of us is lying – ebook and audiobook

One Of Us Is Lying, a book by Karen M. McManus is a captivating book which is packed with suspense, crime and a sprinkle of romance. It's about a gossip forum created by a high-school boy, where everyone's secrets are exposed. This led some characters to death. This book was and will be one of my favourites.

Kinney, Jeff - Diary of a wimpy kid: cabin fever - ebook and audiobook

Funny and good to read before bed

Clare, Cassandra - Clockwork angel - ebook

This book helps make the Mortal Instruments make more sense. The story is great not telling you too much and drawing you in. The more you read it the harder it is to put down. The characters are funny but serious and they fit together perfectly.

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