Our library provides a social space to meet, collaborate, research, learn, share, and relax. The staff work to develop a reading culture and raise the levels of information literacy across the school by leading students through processes which empower them to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers and skillful, efficient and discerning researchers.

The Oliver library management system, together with the ACEN digital library provide 24/7 access to a wealth of authentic, authoritative, age appropriate resources to specifically meet student and staff needs.

Our Library and Resource Centre provides a social space to meet, collaborate, research, learn, share and relax. The staff work to develop a reading culture and raise the levels of information literacy across the school by leading students through processes which empower them to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers and skillful, efficient and discerning researchers.

Opening hours

Digital Library

The Library and Resource Centre is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8.00am to 3.00pm on Friday.

Our collection

We offer our students and staff vibrant fiction and non-fiction collections, which reflect the breadth of the school curriculum and diverse student interests. Our vast array of resources includes print format books, eBooks, audiobooks, academic journals, magazines and an extensive video library.

Facilities

The main library space offers a variety of seating options and is available for class bookings. Senior students and staff can also book a seminar room when they require a quiet space to work alone or in a small group.

Student support

Student learning is enhanced by our dedicated library team, which works collaboratively with teachers to embed research skills across the curriculum. Students receive training in using online resources; learning skills tailored to their classroom tasks. Our Aspire Homework Club runs every Monday and Wednesday afternoon during term, giving junior students the valuable opportunity to receive learning support from our senior students.

Activities

Literacy activities throughout the year aim to spark our students’ interest in and love of literature. Annual celebrations include: Library and Information Week, Kids’ Lit Quiz, Sydney Writers Festival and Book Week. These events extend on what our students are learning in their classroom-based literacy activities.

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