Our library is a wonderful learning hub which includes many multi-purpose areas that can accommodate a range of different activities.  Here are just a couple of the ways we use this wonderful space…

Twilight Study Sessions

To assist our Year 12 students in preparing for their Trial HSC examinations, our dedicated staff have been running study sessions in the IMC each afternoon from 3.30pm – 6.30pm. These sessions are extremely valuable as they provide the students with a quiet space to study, access to the library’s resources, and with staff on hand, students are able to get assistance and feedback as they revise.

 

Creation Zone – Makerspace

Our Creation Zone is expanding into a Makerspace! We have further developed this zone in the IMC to accommodate a range of practical activities that students can enjoy at recess and lunchtime. Many students have already taken advantage of the opportunity to take a break from their busy day to work on something creative and boost their wellbeing at the same time!

In addition to our jigsaw puzzles, we have added origami and mindful colouring. We will endeavour to add more activities throughout the term and welcome any suggestions.

 

What’s on in the IMC in Term 3?

Winter Reading Challenge

Our fantastic Winter Reading Challenge continues this term for students in Core classes Years 7 – 10. Students have the opportunity to add to their reading tallies in order to reach or even exceed the reading goals they nominated at the start of the challenge in Term 2.

Students are encouraged to use the time given in their English Wide Reading lessons to read a range of different genres and text types to develop their reading skills.

A reward of a delicious pizza lunch is on offer in Term 4 for the most motivated readers.

 

 

 

 

 

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The Premier’s Reading Challenge continues this term for Newman classes (Years 7-10) and many students have been hard at work adding to their reading logs.

The challenge is to read 20 of the titles on the PRC Reading List. A number of students have already completed their challenge.

Congratulations to:

Year 7                                   Year 8

Cecilia S                              Alanah K

Lilian E

Rachel F

 

New Displays

Hogwarts comes to the IMC…

 

 

 

Here is a sneak preview of the new welcome display we are currently creating for the entrance to the IMC.

 

 

 

 

 

Readers’ Club

Our fabulous Readers’ Club continues every Friday lunchtime in the Reading Room. Miss Krahe has organised a range of activities for those avid readers who love to chat about all things book related.

Here is what is on offer this term:

 

New Books

We have some great new titles delivered to the IMC. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer:

Cop & Robber by Tristan Bancks

Popular author Tristan Bancks returns with another action thriller. When your Mum is a cop and your Dad is a robber in need of money, what’s a boy to do? A great story about how doing the right thing is not always easy.

 

 

 

The Snow Laundry by Mette Jakobsen

Set in a dystopian world where homeless children have been fed and clothed in exchange for a vote for the new government – only to find themselves forced into work. This fast-paced thriller has the drama of Divergent and the intensity of The Handmaid’s Tale. You will be captivated from beginning to end.