Our Library is an award-winning, contemporary learning facility, staffed by a qualified Teacher Librarian and support staff. From year 7 to the more rigorous academic demands of Stage 6; the library is an important resource for both students and staff. The library has an extensive collection of contemporary fiction and non-fiction resources, magazines, eBooks and audiobooks. It also provides access to a variety of subscription services to assist staff and students in their teaching and learning.
Our Teacher Librarian regularly collaborates with staff to create programs that develop students’ critical thinking and information literacy skills. We also strongly focus on the ethical use of information and digital technologies, preparing students for the demands of the HSC and beyond.
We support student wellbeing by being that place to de-stress, especially during or before examinations; to chill out or be motivated to learn through the varied activities that are offered in the library.
The library is open during breaks and before and after school.
How can the library support student learning?
- Individualised help with borrowing to support literacy and reading for pleasure
- Group and individual ‘study skills’ sessions
- One-on-one research assistance with assessment tasks
- Assistance with evaluating the credibility of source material for assessments · ClickView online educational video platform · LearnPaths are available through Oliver for each KLA to share educational resources to enrich student learning · SORA eBooks, audiobooks and magazines
- Help with the selection of ‘related texts’ in Stage 6
- Assistance with accessing academic articles online
- Referencing help offered in class and on an individual basis
- Textbook hire
- Casual laptop loans (LOWE approved)
- Printing
Our teacher Librarian is Stephanie Strachan, and the Support Staff are Annette Wallace and Samantha Robinson.
