Library News

Premier’s Reading Challenge 2020

The Challenge is drawing to a close with 28th August being the final date for students to add their books to their log to be verified and signed off on. Some of our participating students have completed the Challenge, while others are yet to do this. We will follow up on students again around mid-August to make sure they are on track to complete.

Significant Literary dates

Happy birthday J.K. Rowling – born 31st July 1965

JK Rowling is a force to be reckoned with in the literary world, publishing the much-loved series Harry Potter, amongst other titles. Chapters of her books can be heard here, as read-alouds.

A Game of Thrones - First published on 6th August 1996

It’s interesting to wonder if the author George R.R. Martin knew, back in 1996, that his Game of Thrones novels would become the huge literary presence that they have.

What a thought-provoking quote:

Bran thought about it: “Can a man be brave if he’s afraid?’
“That’s the only time he can be brave,” his father told him. — Bran and Ned Stark.

SMH HSC Study Guide

HSC students – Published this week, 2020's SMH HSC Study Guide became available. Find some excellent tips and hints for finding and keeping balance, strategies for success, sample questions and subject-specific dos and don'ts.

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