Library
Library Opening Hours
The Junior School/Middle School Library is open for Junior School students from 7.40am–3.45pm daily. It is closed for recess but open for lunch. The JS/MS Library is located adjacent to the Junior School building. School bags should be left outside the Library. Students have a scheduled borrowing time each week but are encouraged to borrow at any time. Pre- Kindy, Kindergarten and Pre-Primary students may visit the library with a parent to borrow books.
Library borrowing is available for Pre-Kindy and Kindergarten children each day and will take place in the ELC. Pre-Primary initially start in the classroom before transitioning to the Library in Semester 2. As a guideline Years 1 and 2 can borrow two books at a time with Year 3 borrowing three and Year 4 and 5 borrowing four books. All students are required to borrow at least one fiction book. The boys have their books for two weeks and can renew them after that period of time if necessary. If there is a problem with an overdue or lost book, please contact the Library. Our aim is to foster a love of reading and books.
The Library also houses a comprehensive range of resources selected to support the curriculum. Use of local public libraries may also be beneficial. In the Junior School, research skills are considered as important as the finished product, hence students are encouraged to question throughout the inquiry process, develop research skills and reflect on their learning journey. The Library is staffed by a Teacher Librarian and a Library Technician. Parent helpers play an important part in the processing and shelving of books. We welcome all parents to join our group on Thursday mornings. We aim to promote a friendly, welcoming atmosphere in the Library and parents are encouraged to visit the Library to view the topical displays and the collection of resources. We also have a small borrowing section for parents.