The library display for the beginning of term is Mum’s the Word. All the fiction books in the display are linked by the subject of Mothers. The display also includes quotes from famous mothers, some serious and some very funny.
STUDENT AND ID CARDS
Now that students have been issued with their ID cards they are expected to use them for borrowing from the library. Past experience has shown us that by using the card to borrow avoids mistakes in issues loans to students with similar names. Students who did not receive a card will need to follow this up at the office. Cards are needed to use the library copier card reader for photocopying and printing, especially in colour. Year 7 students were able to use their cards for borrowing from the library for the first time as secondary school students.
MUM’S THE WORD
The library display for the beginning of term is Mum’s the Word. All the fiction books in the display are linked by the subject of Mothers. The display also includes quotes from famous mothers, some serious and some very funny. Students are welcome to borrow any of the books from the display.
New to the Library
Living with IT: A Survivor’s Guide to Panic Attacks
– Bev Aisbett
First published in 1993, this revised and updated illustrated edition is a common sense guide to help people who suffer panic attacks to overcome their fears. The author provides reassurance and support with humour and the insight of first-hand experience.
Wild Lily – K.M. Peyton
It’s the 1920’s, and thirteen-year-old Lily may be the help, but her confidence and energy has given her an in with the rich, spoiled and aloof Antony and his clique. She agrees to test a parachute as he flies his new aeroplane – none of the boys are willing. As she falls, she realises just how exciting the world out there can be.
Dreaming the Enemy – David Metzenthen *Senior Fiction
The story of an Australian boy Shoey, a Vietnam veteran, and Khan, a former Vietnamese soldier. The story of the two boys run in parallel, flashing back to before the war and forward to their present day struggles to return to “normal” life.
Gorilla Dawn – Gill Lewis
Deep in the heart of the Congo, a baby gorilla is captured by a group of rebel soldiers. Imara and Bobo are two children also imprisoned in the rebel’s camp. When they learn that the gorilla is destined to be sold into captivity, they swear to return it to the wild before it’s too late.
The Way We Roll – Scot Gardner *Senior Fiction
Will went to private school, and Julian went to juvie. Will is running from a family secret, and Julian is running from the goat next door. The boys meet pushing trolleys, and they find a common enemy in the Westie hoons who terrorise the car park. After a few close calls, Will has to nut up and confront his past. On the way he learns a few things about what it means to be a friend – and what it means to be a family.
*Year 9 & 10.
The Library Team
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