Library

eBooks & New Books

Some of our books have literally been read-to-death and we will be replacing them soon.  Keep your eyes open – they will be on display.

During August the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) committee announce the best young adult books in 2018.  Years 7 – 9 English students will be provided with a booklet with the list of finalists.  Teacher Advisors  (TAs) can take advantage of this offer too.  You can choose your favourite novel on the voting slip and leave it in the library.   In August, Shepparton High School and the CBCA will announce their winners!  We will give you a sample of the six books vying for the prize in the next three newsletters.

A thousand perfect notes: When passion turns to obsession. Beck’s mother, was once a famous pianist.  Her need for recognition means she tries to live out her shattered dreams through her son.  Beck is forced to play piano till his hands bleed.  August is Beck’s protective friend, she tries to help Beck unlock his own music and encourages him on his life’s journey.

Eve of Man: how do you choose between love and the future of the human race?  By Giovanna & Tom Fletcher.  At sixteen Eve decides it time to face her destiny.  All her life she has been kept away from the opposite sex until now.  The future of humanity rests in her hands.  Eve wants freedom and control over her life, and then she meets Bram.  How can she choose between love and the future of the human race?  This is the first book in a trilogy.

CBCA NOMINATION: In the dark spaces by Cally Black.  Fourteen year old Tamara has been living on a star freighter in deep space.  She gets kidnapped by terrifying Crowpeople - and is then is faced with an impossible choice when she falls for her kidnappers.  Survival however, comes at a price and Tamara realises she has a serious choice to make – what will it be?

CBCA NOMINATION: Because of you by Pip Harry.  Tiny is 18 and lives on the streets of Sydney.  She is running from her small-town past.  Hope Lane is a shelter for the homeless and provides Tiny with short-term accommodation.  Here Tiny meets Nola, a high school student on volunteer placement. This story speaks for those in our community who are voiceless.  It is a message of empathy and hope.

Homework Club

The library is open straight after school until 5:00pm each Monday. Snacks are provided and teachers will be available to help with any questions students might have. All students are welcome to attend.

Bridge Club

All interested students should come at the start of lunchtime and bring their  lunch each Thursday lunchtime. The Shepparton Bridge Club send experienced volunteers to help you learn the game. Other schools are participating so we can hold an inter-school competition near the end of the year!