Library News

The dust is settling after a rip roaring start to the year! Students now find themselves feeling increasingly comfortable navigating this new space. With the support of our Library Skills Programme being rolled out via Year 7, 8 and 9 Integrated Studies, students are equipping themselves with the necessary skills for engaging with all that the Library can offer.

Research Support Services are being well utilised across curriculum areas and year groups. Year 10 scientists have experienced success in accessing a wide range of resources via the National Library Collection, whilst Year 13 PE students embark on a research project using reliable online tools like EPIC. The opening of our new space has prompted students and staff alike to consider the myriad of ways the Library could support them in their endeavours.

The Library is starting to feel more like home thanks to each creative touch of our student Librarians! The walls of the Library are plastered with popular book titles shared via peer recommendations, while other displays promote hidden gems put under the spotlight thanks to school wide themes like Lent or International Women’s Day. Our Librarians work hard to keep this place current and dynamic and as always, I am so thankful for their mahi!

In particular, we congratulate Evie Bennison (Year 8) and Sophie King (Year 8) who will be awarded their Librarian badges this week. Evie and Sophie have worked tirelessly, completing a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Library. Their ideas and recommendations have regularly fed change for the better, so we are excited to be celebrating their success!

Mrs Ranby recommends…

Friends Like These

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Tegan Sheffield's annual end-of-summer beach party is the only way to start their senior year. At least that's what Jake Healy tells his girlfriend Jessica Sanchez.

But when a video prank from the party goes viral and a body is discovered at the beach, Jake and Jessica find themselves at the centre of a national media storm and a police investigation.

It's a race to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.

Twisted secrets that will have readers guessing with every flip of the page. Perfect for fans of GONE GIRL and Karen M. McManus.

Sarah Ranby
Librarian