Iona College eNewsletter

Library

Overdue Book

We kindly ask all families to let us know the status of any overdue library books your son may have.

Books that are long overdue and remain unreturned will be invoiced, so we’d love to work together to avoid this where possible.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep our library collection complete and accessible for all students!

Explore Sora this Holiday Season!

Iona College is proud to offer access to Sora, a digital library with an extensive collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and e-magazines. Encourage your son to show you how he can access these resources—perfect for holiday reading or listening. Audiobooks, in particular, make a fantastic companion for road trips!

Brisbane Bayside Readers Cup

Students from Years 7 and 8 recently participated in the Brisbane Bayside Readers Cup competition at Moreton Bay College. Competing in ten exciting rounds of questions based on five pre-selected books, they showcased their literary knowledge and teamwork. The event also featured lucky door prizes and fun quizzes between rounds, making for a fantastic morning of learning and camaraderie!

Join the Brisbane Readers Cup – Years 9-10 Students Invited!

We’re calling for five enthusiastic students from Years 9 and 10 to represent Iona in the Brisbane Readers Cup competition.

Details of the Event:

Date: Thursday, 7 August 2025
Time: 9am – 12pm
Venue: Moreton Bay College

Is your son up for the challenge of reading four books between June and August? That’s just one book every two weeks! Participants will also need to commit to weekly break-time meetings to discuss the books and prepare for the event.

Interested? Visit the provided link here to sign up and view the reading list. Let’s showcase our school’s literary talent!

Queensland Premier’s Reading Challenge!

The Premier invites all students from Years 5 to 9 to take on this year’s reading challenge! Explore a wide variety of books and enjoy the journey of reading while expanding your horizons.

Hurry – the challenge closes on 22 August!
For more details, visit the St Eugene de Mazenod Library or check out the official website: Premier’s Reading Challenge.

Let’s get reading, Iona!

School Holiday Writing Camp

Sheldon College will host a three-day school holiday writing camp for children aged 9-14 from 8-10 July, with an additional one-day workshop for children aged 7-10 on Monday 7 July.

Young writers will learn:

How to draw a cool character
Different media a techniques
How to create storyboards
How to create a multi layered artwork

Plus, they'll have an opportunity to make new friends and have heaps of fun!

Young writers (or their parents) can register here: http://www.writelikeanauthor.com

On behalf of the Library of a wonderful well-read holiday.

Ms Donna Stephens
Head of Library