Library News
Book Week 2026: Symphony of Stories
This year we are excited to present a jam-packed program for Book Week. We’ve been having fun dreaming up activities that tie-in to the ‘Symphony of Stories’ theme.
Library lunch activities
- Read it! And Chill: book a spot in one of our five genre nests; read a story while listening to a playlist specially curated by the SRC for each genre. Limited spots available, bookings open August 12, stay tuned to Compass and the library website.
- Rep It! Book Badges: Design a badge that represents your favourite book, author, genre or whatever you’re reading right now.
- Crank it! Hole Punch Music: compose a hole punch song and hear how it sounds when played on the hole punch music box.
Win it! Book Recommendation Bingo
Throughout book week, during the warning bell music, staff members will be making book recommendations over the loud speaker. To take part, follow these steps:
- Pick up a bingo sheet from the library during week 6.
- Listen carefully during the warning music during book week (week 7).
- Fill in the staff member’s name and their book recommendation.
- Submit your sheet to the library at recess on Friday 28 August to be in the running to win! (Last recommendation will be Friday pre-mentor group bell music).
See below for the full schedule of activities, or head to the library website for more information.
Bookmark Design Competition
Our annual Bookmark Design Competition has officially been launched. Every year, as part of our Book Week celebrations, students are invited to design a bookmark that responds to the Book Week theme; this year, the theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’. The winning designs will be professionally printed and made available in the library, plus there are five prizes to be won.
Entries are due by 4pm August 26, with the winner announced at lunchtime on the last day of Book Week (28 August). See the poster for criteria and guidelines
Ellen Stephens
Library Manager
Student Representative Council
Student Report
Welcome back students! Term 3 has rocketed off as students find themselves settled in new classes and attitudes for the semester. Year 10 Work Experience and exams have ended, and subject selection has occurred.
Adding to this action packed start, you may have noticed the new Year 10 futsal matches starting at lunchtime. Students – get your game face on and go over to the gym on Tuesdays and Thursday to witness World Cup worthy matches of skill—delivered straight to your doorsteps, no tickets required. Come on down and show support for your favourite mentor group—and if you’ve got no preference, just pick a random letter from A-Z and go from there!
Speaking about letters, guess what a lot of them together form? That’s right. A book! And, to celebrate, the library will be holding activities for Book Week this year. So keep an eye out for some compelling posters detailing the events and check in yourself to update your own book list for this year. It’s a wonderful time to appreciate the novels that have shaped our personality, viewpoint, and actions, or even to discuss the small things that make up our daily readings. They say the pen is mightier than the sword, so don’t underestimate the power of reading even this small newsletter right now.
Better than reading maybe, ESC the David Williamson Writing Competition is beginning in a few weeks. Get ready to sharpen your quills and fill your ink bottles to produce a stellar story worthy enough of making it to the finals. Don’t be afraid to push past your comfort zone, be ready to explore and you might just stumble upon treasure. And with a combination of reading and writing, you’ll be well on your way to improving 2026.
Stay strong. Carry on. And keep dreaming!
Thank you for reading,
Asra – Year 10
SRC Member
Fire Rescue Victoria – Lithium-ion Battery Safety
As the school year continues, many students are using devices such as laptops, tablets, phones, e-bikes and e-scooters. Most of these devices contain lithium-ion batteries, which have become part of everyday life, but need to be used safely.
Fire services are responding to an increasing number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, often caused by incorrect charging or leaving devices unattended. That’s why fire safety at home is especially important during the school year.
You can help reduce the risk by:
- Only using the charger and battery designed for each device
- Unplugging devices once fully charged
- Never charging devices on soft surfaces like beds or couches
- Not charging devices overnight, or when no one is home
- Charging larger devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters away from living spaces and keeping them clear of exits
- Regularly checking devices and stopping use if a battery looks damaged, swollen or overheats
You can watch Fire Rescue Victoria’s safety video here(opens in a new window)
It’s also important to make sure smoke alarms are working and tested every month. Fire Rescue Victoria recommends installing smoke alarms in bedrooms, living rooms and near areas where devices are charged—because working smoke alarms save lives.
For more tips on lithium-ion battery safety, visit:
https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/battery-safety(opens in a new window)
A few simple habits can help protect your home and your loved ones.
Fire Rescue Victoria