Term 3 

Library News

Students at St Bernard’s have been inundated with various book and literature events throughout Term 3.  Various reading challenges, the Year 7-9 students were challenged to participate in the Book Bingo Challenge and our Year 10 cohort participated in the Golden Ticket Reading Challenge with great prizes up for grabs for those eligible readers. 

The Library was abuzz with activity during Book Week, where there were daily Scavenger Hunts, Crack the Code treasure chest competition, daily literacy activities, Spelling Bees in the wide reading classes and the SBC Book Week Auction. It was great to see the student engagement. A fun, energetic time was had by all who participated.

The Year 8 Literature Festival saw St Bernard's English and Library Teams collaborate to host keynote author Suzy Zail, as well as a variety of authors, illustrators, a slam poet and comedians. The presenters were very impressed by the level of input and engagement of our students. Well done Year 8.

The SBC Short Story Competition was launched at the Year 8 Literature Festival. Does your son have a passion for writing? There are prizes to be won for entering our Short Story Competition. In 1000 words or less, students can submit their story to the Library Homepage by Friday, 7th November. Contact Ms Jacqui Gale if you have any questions. The theme: “Today the Prime Minister announced a new rule and it changes everything. It seems small at first, but the people are beginning to fight back.”

The Library will be open in the upcoming school holidays from Monday, 22nd to 25th September from 9am -3pm.