Celebrating a Term of Reading, Growth and Joy in the Library!

This term, in Primary, we have once again run the Scholastic Star Reader program. It has been fantastic to see the excitement and pride of our students as they receive their weekly Star Reader awards. Our Star Reader Wall of Fame is now filled with smiling faces of students who have shown real commitment to reading throughout Term 3. It’s been heartwarming to see so many students proudly displayed which is proof of the confidence that comes from reading for pleasure and growth.

At this week’s Primary Launch, we celebrated our overall Star Readers for Term 3, drawn from the pool of weekly nominees. Congratulations to Holly in Year 5 and Jeminah in Year 1, who were each awarded a special prize pack in recognition of their outstanding reading efforts. Well done to all students who were nominated, you’ve made our library team and all of your teachers incredibly proud!

The Library: A Hub for All Ages

Our library continues to be a vibrant and welcoming space for students from Prep to Year 12. Whether it’s curling up with a book, building with LEGO, playing games with friends, or diving into study, the library offers something for everyone. Senior students have been making excellent use of the space for exam preparation, and next term, the senior external exams will be held in the rooms above the resource centre. To support their focus and achievement, we’ll be maintaining a quiet study environment while still ensuring the library remains a fun and inclusive space for all students during lunch breaks.

Reading Over the Break: Why It Matters

As we head into the school holidays, we want to remind families of the importance of reading for pleasure, for learning and for exploring personal interests. Research shows that even 10–20 minutes of daily reading can help students maintain their reading ability and avoid the 'holiday slide', where progress can be lost over the break. Parents can encourage children to keep a regular reading habit by providing access to books that interest them, reading together as a family, or setting aside quiet reading time each day. Regular reading can help maintain vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills and also fosters imagination, empathy and emotional wellbeing.

eBooks and Audiobooks for Secondary Students

For our Secondary students, don’t forget that your College library isn’t just physical - it’s digital too! We offer a wide selection of eBooks and audiobooks that can be accessed anytime. Whether you prefer to read on your laptop or listen on the go, stories are still powerful tools for entertainment and learning. Students can log in with their College email via the ePlatform app or through their browser to explore the collection.

Wrapping Up Term 3

It’s been a busy but wonderful term filled with learning, laughter and literary adventures. Thank you to all students, staff and families for your continued support of our CalCC library. We look forward to another exciting term ahead.

God bless

Sarah Porter and the library team