From the Library
Library Highlights – End of Year
It’s been a terrific year for reading and borrowing in the high school, with borrowing rates up 15% compared to last year. The secondary book club - Books & Bites, has gone from strength to strength, growing from just 6 students in 2024 to an impressive 28 students in 2025. Library activities have also expanded with regular challenges. A big thanks to the Year 9s for their enthusiasm and energy in joining in all our lunchtime programs.
Borrowing trends show strong interest in graphic novels, fantasy and sport, while supernatural and action genres continue to be popular. We also introduced our new Senior Fiction Collection for sophisticated readers in Year 10 and above. This collection has been steadily gaining traction, featuring popular and best‑selling titles that are already proving to be a favourite among older students and staff. Interestingly, Year 9 students have developed a real fascination with dystopian novels this year. This is due to Ms Naomi Lightbody, whose engaging teaching of The Hunger Games sparked an overwhelming demand for more dystopian titles.
We’d also like to acknowledge Ms Kym Hampton, Ms Michelle Rosiak, Mr Martin Boga and Ms Cary Edwards for ensuring their students had regular library borrowing as part of their holistic approach to literacy development. Their support has been invaluable in fostering a culture of reading across the high school.
Wishing everyone a happy and joyous Christmas, and I look forward to seeing all the students back in 2026!
MS TRISHA TEMPLETON
Assistant Head of Innovation - Literacies