Welcome back to Term 2. We have an exciting time ahead in Term 2

Learning

For Year 5 students, the focus of this unit will consider fiction versus non-fiction texts and their placement within the library; the different categorisation of books in the library (alphabetical and Dewey) and how to read fiction versus non-fiction texts using the contents page, index, scanning and notetaking.

For Year 6 students, the focus is using terms to search the library catalogue and filter searches. Students will also learn how to use databases such as Brittanica Online, and evaluate websites. Students will practise scanning and notetaking and consider academic honesty.

In Year 7, the objective is to equip students with the skills to use the library databases for research. This includes the use of Britannica, ClickView, useful websites and EBSCO.

Year 8 students will be investigating research techniques. The primary objective of research mastery is to equip students with the skills and strategies necessary to conduct thorough and effective research. This includes the ability to gather, evaluate, and synthesise information from various sources in order to deepen understanding.

Kids Lit

On Wednesday 2 April, five students represented our College in the Kids Lit Quiz — an international competition that challenges a wide range of general reading skills. The boys did a fantastic job, with Team 1 winning some books! Thank you to all the students for their enthusiastic participation.

Overdue Books

At the end of Term 1, emails were sent to students and parents regrading overdue books. If you received an email, please return the book. If you have lost or damaged the books, please inform the library team as soon as possible.

Ms Donna Stephens
Head of Library