Reading
When we read, not only are we improving memory and empathy, but research has shown that it makes us feel better and more positive too. Science has shown that reading has some amazing health benefits, including helping with depression, cutting stress, and reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer’s later in life.
With this in mind, every study night between 6pm and 6:20pm O'Brien House sits down in the Library and completes silent reading. The boys are blessed that their house staff, as well as generous teahers such as Ms Gardener and Miss Brahim, and if they're lucky Mr Sep, will come in and will read with them.
Junior Book Recommendation
Once by Morris Gleitzman
Once takes place in Poland in the summer of 1942 during World War II. The genre to this book is Adventure/Mystery because Felix goes on a journey to find his parents but doesn't know the truth about Adolf Hitler. Felix thinks that Hitler is a nice guy and he doesn't even know what's going on. One day, Felix finds a whole carrot in his soup in the orphanage that he's been living in, and believes it's a sign from his parents and that they are coming to get him but they never do...
Senior Book Recommendation
Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior by Phil Jackson
Taking the bull by the horns - a legendary basketball coach reveals his secrets. This is a modern classic of motivation, team leadership and Zen insight from the triumphant coach of the all-conquering mid-'90s Chicago Bulls. It is updated for a new readership.
Everybody has seen the image: Michael Jordan soaring at an impossible height towards a defenseless basket, the ball raised above his head in the classic Air Jordan position. The upturned faces of the crowd blurred dots pointed expectantly towards the flying legend. Yet another NBA pennant in the bag: another triumph for the most successful team - and coach - in basketball history.