{"id":21886,"date":"2025-12-19T15:06:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T04:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/domremy\/?post_type=article&#038;p=21886"},"modified":"2025-12-19T15:06:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T04:06:58","slug":"merry-christmas-from-the-study-hub","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/domremy\/article\/merry-christmas-from-the-study-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Merry Christmas from The Study Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What a year it has been in The Study Hub in 2025!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From our Writer In Residence, Dr Sarah Ayoub, who helped our students to hone and refine their creative writing skills to the Combined Schools Book Club where we welcomed students from Trinity Grammar, St Patrick\u2019s Strathfield, St Vincent\u2019s College Ashfield, and Christian Brothers Lewisham.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our Year 10 students wrote a digital book to raise money for the Kids\u2019 Cancer Project whilst Year 9 students took part in Shadow Judging for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Year 7 students kicked off the year by taking part in the Kids\u2019 Lit Quiz 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These were just a few examples of what was on offer in The Study Hub this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As we wrap up the Year I would like to remind you to encourage the reading habit in your teen over the Christmas holiday. Reading is essential for wellbeing and critical thinking and empathy skills. There is no better way to chill and enjoy a summer break!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are a few suggestions of some books students might want to try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>A Good Girl\u2019s Guide to Murder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 A gripping YA mystery that keeps you guessing. Great if you like suspense, investigation, and secrets.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>We Were Liars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 A psychological YA thriller with twists, intense friendships, and emotional depth \u2014 perfect for teens ready to think about moral choices and consequences.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>It\u2019s Not Summer Without You<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Light, emotional romantic drama \u2014 ideal for a relaxed summer read with feelings, friendships and first loves.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 A beach-summer YA classic about love, growth and change \u2014 great for warm, breezy holiday reading.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>If He Had Been with Me<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 A heartfelt coming-of-age\/romance story about what happens when timing and feelings don\u2019t align \u2014 thoughtful and emotional.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>The Summer I Turned Pretty Collection Box Set<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 If you enjoy the first book, this box set lets you binge the whole trilogy over the holidays.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>All the Light We Cannot See<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 A more mature, literary read that deals with war, survival, hope and human connection \u2014 powerful for older teens who like deeper stories.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Sunrise On The Reaping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 A dystopian, action-packed pick (prequel to a well-known series) \u2014 great for fans of thrillers, world-building and dramatic stakes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Merry Christmas from the Study Hub!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Mrs Nicole Harada, Teacher\/Librarian<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What a year it has been in The Study Hub in 2025! 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