Information Resource Centre
HOURS: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closed Recess 1 11:10am - 11.30am
The IRC promotes collaborative learning however students must respect independent learners who require a quiet space.
If you wish to come to the IRC -Library during class time you must have the 'Out of class register' in your College diary signed by your teacher explaining the purpose of your visit.
LIBRARY STAFF:
Mrs Broome - Information Resources. (Mondays and Tuesdays)
Mrs Pervan - Library Technician (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Homework Club is on every Monday 3:30-4:30 in S21
PRINTING: Printer SSPCM 006 Students can only print from the stand-alone computers connected to the school system. Students are unable to print from their own device.
10c per page B & W - $1 per page colour
If you need to print and do not have any credit, please see the Librarian.
NO BAGS, FOOD OR DRINK in the IRC. All bags should be in your school lockers. NO MOBILE PHONES
COMPUTERS: Students are encouraged to respect their personal health and safety and therefore reduce their screen time, therefore computer usage, during Recess and Lunch in the IRC is not permitted. If a student does need to use a device it is to relate directly to school business, organisation and research only. Please see the Librarian if this is the case and permission can be granted. EARPHONES: Please bring your own earphones every day, as you will need them for sound when using the computers.
To borrow a laptop please click on Digital Citizen tab to download contract form.
Don't forget to view specific resources loaded to your subject Google site.
Access YEAR GROUP ........ click on SUBJECTS page.
Boys prefer non-fiction? Challenging the myth
A new Australian study exploring reading enjoyment, reading frequency and student achievement has challenged the gender stereotype that boys prefer non-fiction, underscoring the importance of all students being given access to a wide range of genres and text types from an early age. …more...….Scholes says the study findings suggest, instead of purely focusing on developing reading skills, teachers should also promote the will to read and the enjoyment gained from literature. ‘The study demonstrates the importance of promoting reading enjoyment – particularly fiction'
DESTINY: Destiny is the library search tool. Connect via TILES - Connect applications. If you want to borrow a non-fiction book let us know and the librarian will collect it for you. - BORROWING: Most items 3 weeks
Sora - Open a world of reading
Sora is your school’s gateway to the industry's largest catalogue of ebooks and audiobooks in the classroom and beyond. Students can read and listen on any device, and teachers can assign and track students' progress.
SORA Online Book Collection Instructions (002).docxWe now have a reading app that can be downloaded to any tablet or device!
This is a fantastic resource that enables access to over 14,000 titles!
You can keep track of the books read using your very own customised Avatar!
Winter is a fantastic time to snuggle up and keep warm with a book!
Happy Reading Everyone!
It is important to always consider your sources when getting information from the Web.
Search engines are a useful tool, but how can students get the best results from them? Join the fictional Professor Doogle as she looks at skills including: selecting and searching search engines and data bases; using precise keywords; predicting expected results to assess credibility of the information, and assessing website credibility.
Check out our MAKER-SPACE PAGE.
The Information Resource Centre's 'hands on', creative and problem solving' activities provide an opportunity for students to work collaboratively on projects. Experiences provides:
fresh, vibrant evidence of the entrepreneurship, energy and integrity that makers bring to their work
a vital role in supporting social and emotional intelligence and growth.
away from screen time engagement
an opportunity to make friends
an opportunity to voice social justice and environmental issues through art making practice.
Read titles of each of the books below to unravel the plot.
