Library News
Librarian
Alice Manning
Great news – after a successful trial of audio books in Term 2, we are pleased to announce that access to audio books continues, providing students with an ever-growing collection provided by Wheelers, updated regularly. Access is via our ebook platform https://stpatscollegetownsville.wheelers.co/ with students’ school email address and the password: library1.
Our Catalogue Search Station is now up and running. The Station provides students with easy access to the Library’s catalogue, and also includes links to external sources such as Townsville Regional Libraries, the State Library of Queensland and James Cook University, to name a few. I would like to encourage students to liaise with library staff on searching the catalogue in order to learn how to use it effectively to identify and locate their information needs.
Our P.A.G.E.S.’ members will be busy this term with book recommendations and a range of themed displays, activities and competitions in which I would like to strongly encourage students to participate. Currently on display is a selection of our graphic novels which are a great alternative read for all age groups, covering a range of topics and themes. Students completing the quiz will be rewarded! There’s always something happening in the library so be sure to visit regularly and get involved.
Book of the Week – Amulet: The Cloud Searchers
The Cloud Searchers (No. 3 in the Amulet Series)
This week’s feature book is a graphic novel. Kazu Kibuishi’s enchanting series about two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission continues!
In the third installment of the thrilling Amulet series, Emily, Navin, and their crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in search of the lost city of Cielis, which is believed to be located on an island high above the clouds. The mysterious Leon Redbeard is their guide, and there’s a surprising new addition to the crew: the Elf King’s son, Trellis. But is he ally or enemy? And will Emily ever be able to trust the voice of the Amulet?
The College Library holds the entire Amulet series, available for loan to all staff and students.
Head of Faculty – English & Languages
Amy Proud
2019 Book Week
In Week 6 our College will be celebrating Book Week with a host of activities in the Library and in the Mercy Courtyard. Students will be able to participate in a photo booth, ‘blind date with a book’, spine poetry and a range of interactive activities and book displays, while a “”Book Hut” will be set up in the courtyard for students to access during their lunch breaks.
Creative Writing Competition
Calling our creative writers to submit a short story about “Fearless Females.” Entries will be judged on theme, character development, narrative structure and writing style.The winning story from each division will be published plus $100 cash prize for each winning entry.
Recommended word limit:
- Junior (Years 7-9) 500-700 words
- Senior (Years 10-12) 700-1200 words
Entries should be emailed to: Ms Amy Proud, Head of Faculty English and Languages (Aproud@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au)
Entries are due in by Monday Week 7: 26 August.
