Library News
Year 7 Wider Reading Program
The Year 7 Wider Reading program has now commenced and will continue throughout Terms 3 and 4. The program is designed to foster a love for reading and to expand the literary horizons of our students. In this program, students will read a fiction book and complete journal entries where they answer comprehension questions. This approach aims to develop their reading focus and analysis skills, helping them become more thoughtful and engaged readers.
By immersing themselves in different literary worlds and reflecting on their reading, students are developing excellent habits for the future. So far, Year 7 students have impressed staff with their enthusiasm and work ethic, with all students already applying themselves and aiming high. Parents and guardians are also invited to support their children’s reading efforts by discussing books at home and fostering a reading-friendly environment.
Bookmark Design Competition: Reading is Magic
In celebration of Book Week 2024, we will hold our third annual bookmark design competition. This year students are invited to create a design that responds to the prompt ‘Reading is Magic’.
The competition is open to all students, and we encourage participants to let their creativity shine. Whether it’s through illustrations, digital art, or mixed media, students are free to express their unique interpretation of the theme. The winning designs will be professionally printed and made available in the library, and the winning designers will receive Readings Book vouchers. Entries for the competition are due by 4pm August 30, and winners will be announced in the first week of September. We can’t wait to see the amazing designs our talented students come up with. For more information, head to the library website or speak to Ellen in the library.
Premier’s Reading Challenge
We are pleased to report that over 100 students are participating in this year’s Premiers’ Reading Challenge. This initiative is designed to encourage students to engage with a variety of books, helping them to develop their reading skills and enjoy literature.
The Premiers’ Reading Challenge requires students to read a set number of books within a specific timeframe, recording their progress as they go. The program aims to motivate students to read regularly and explore different genres and authors.
Register your reading goal to be in the running for the main prizes.
Students who wish to be in the running for one of the main prizes, must ensure that they have registered their individual reading goal with Collections and Reader Services Librarian Kate Richardson. To do this, they can either fill out this form, or attend the PRC goal registration session in the library on Tuesday 30th of August at recess.
Kate Richardson, Collections and Reader Services Librarian
Chess Club Tournament Results
Congratulations to Eren 11E for his victory in the first Chess Club Tournament of the year. It was a strong showing by Eren to advance through 6 rounds of double-elimination chess games to finally defeat Abhijot 7C in the final.
The pool of 14 players showed great fairness, consideration and talent in their matches. Well done Chess Captain Zakariya 8A for his organisation and promotion of the event. The Chess Club has now designed a league table to run through Term 3, with even more entrants set to compete for house points and glory!
Chris Anderson, Literacy Officer
Early Leaving Policy
School attendance is very important.
Students are required to attend school for the entire day. If there is an unavoidable reason for a student to leave school early on a particular day (such as for a medical appointment) a signed note from home must be provided.
Pickup times should coincide with recess and lunch.
Process:
- Student brings a note from home explaining the absence and the intended departure time (recess or lunch). The note must be signed and dated by a parent/guardian
- Student presents the note from home to the Mini School Admin Office before Mentor Group.
- Student receives a signed Early Leaver note from the mini school.
- At recess or lunch – the student brings the early Leaver note to the Administration Office and signs out.
- Student is picked up
If a pickup time can only be during a timetabled period, the student must show their signed Early Leaver note to their classroom teacher at the designated time and then present to the office to be picked up.
School staff will not be collecting students from classes during timetabled periods.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they arrive at the office for pickup at the designated time.
Learning is extremely important at Elevation Secondary College. Please note that staff cannot collect your child or put an announcement over speakers during class time.
Recess and Lunch Times
Recess – 10:56 – 11:24am
Lunch – 1:20 – 2:02pm