Library News
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
All Year 7 and 8 students have been registered to participate the Challenge. They will all receive their Premiers’ Reading Challenge usernames and passwords in the coming week. All students who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier. They will also receive many other rewards during the year including value cards, house points and an extra special celebration at the end of the year. More details are available on the website at www.education.vic.gov.au/prc
DIVERSITY WEEK
The Library is proud to be actively building a book collection that celebrates diversity and inclusion. These books are important as they promote empathy and respect for all individuals, regardless of gender, cultural background, ability, race, religion or orientation. They also allow children and young adults to learn about other people’s lives and combat prejudice and stereotypes. As part of Diversity Week, we have set up a display of books celebrating the richness and diversity in our community.
OVERDUE BOOKS
Students are reminded to return any overdue books to the library as soon as possible. Overdue notices will be sent out next week. Whilst the library does not issue overdue fines, we ask that all students bring their books back promptly as others may be wanting to borrow them.
NEW BOOKS
The House With a Clock in Its Walls: Film Tie-In By John Bellairs
When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan, comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbour, Mrs Zimmermannare both witches!
Walking Free By Dr. Munjed Al Muderis, Patrick Weaver
The extraordinary true story of a young man who fled war-torn Iraq, came to Australia as a refugee by boat, spent months in a detention center and went on to become a pioneering surgeon.
The Amazingly Disorganised Help Dictionary By Georgia Productions
‘The Amazingly Disorganised Help Dictionary is a scrapbook of my brain; how I use my lack of concentration and hyperactivity to be creative, to come up with ideas and to NEVER GIVE UP. It contains random and relatable lists, hot tips, advice, activities, stories from my past, info about how I got started on YouTube, lots of LOLs and so much more!’
Lost Soul, Be at Peace By Maggie Thrash
Lost Soul, Be at Peace is the continuation of Maggie’s story from her critically acclaimed memoir Honor Girl, one that brings her devastating honesty and humor to the before and after of depression.
If Beale Street Could Talk By James Baldwin
To this love story, James Baldwin brings a spare and impassioned intensity, charging it with universal resonance and power. Recently released as a major motion picture.
Amal Unbound By Aisha Saeed
Twelve-year-old Amal loves learning and dreams of becoming a teacher. Then something unimaginable happens-after an accidental run-in with the son of her village’s corrupt landlord, she is forced to work as his family’s servant to pay off her own family’s debt. At the opulent and corrupt Khan estate, Amal realises she will have to find a way to work with others in order to bring about change, and to achieve her dreams. Inspired by Malala Yousafzai, Amal Unbound is a heartwarming story for brave girls everywhere.
Rise: The Sam Thaiday Story (Young Readers' Edition) By Sam Thaiday
For sixteen years, Sam Thaiday has entertained Brisbane Broncos, Queensland State of Origin and Australian fans both on and off the field. He’s one of rugby league’s most highly regarded and respected players and this book tells his story. With his trademark humour and honesty, Sam reveals his roots as Townsville boy and a die-hard Cowboys fan, his family connections to the Torres Strait, how it was his mum who taught him to pass and tackle, and all the ups and downs of the game he loves.
Picnic At Hanging Rock By Joan Lindsay
Everyone agreed that the day was just right for the picnic to Hanging Rock - a shimmering summer morning warm and still … In 1900, a class of young women from an exclusive private school go on an excursion to the isolated Hanging Rock, deep in the Australian bush. The excursion ends in tragedy when four girls and a teacher mysteriously vanish after climbing the rock. Only one girl returns, with no memory of what has become of the others
Growing Up Muslim in Australia: Coming of Age By