Year 7 have settled into the routine of high school and maintained a high standard of conduct during Library lessons. Many students have contributed their responses during class, visited our Library during break times and participated in the many Library activities such as the weekly Brainteasers, Lunchtime Trivia and paper crane folding.

Students revealed their passion for reading a variety of books through a quick reading questionnaire. The data collated from the Year 7 cohort indicated high interest in the following genres in order of interest: Adventure / Mystery, Fantasy, Humour, Horror / Suspense, Sport, Graphic Novels and Romance.

Our College Library boasts a diverse assortment of titles from all genres including quick reads for students who don’t have much time or would like to start reading at a easier pace. As we continue to increase our Library collection it is hoped that all students discover a book that encourages them to read and enjoy books. The many benefits of reading include helps with relaxation and sleep, builds empathy, improves writing and builds vocabulary, and keeps you entertained.

The questionnaire also revealed students’ continued interest in sport. We are delighted to advertise SORA, our online reading platform. All Year 7 classes will focus on SORA in their third Library lesson. This versatile online platform boasts e-books, e-magazines and audiobooks! If your child needs a refresher on SORA please visit the staff in the Library who will only be too happy to assist.

2025 New procedure – Library Daily Loan Device

The San Clemente Catholic College Library daily loan device is available to all students who are experiencing issues with their own device. As this is a BYOD College it is an expectation that students have a fully charged laptop with them each day. The loan devices are available to any student with a legitimate reason, as a temporary measure. The Library only has a small number of devices in reserve. A student who forgets their device on any day or forgets to charge their computer does not constitute an emergency and they will not be permitted to borrow. Parents/carers may be contacted by the College to enquire after the progression of the computer repair/new purchase.

If your child needs a Library daily loan device they should:

• Step 1: Inform the Library staff and explain the reason for the loan
• Step 2: The Library staff will email the parents/carers via Compass for their consent
• Step 3: When consent has been agreed to by parents the student will be permitted to borrow and must present to the Library before school or during Mentor 

Library loan devices are for students who do not have a working device – it is broken and in repair. They are whole day loans.
We generally have more borrowers than we have laptops to loan, so we cannot lend them to students who simply don’t bring their own, forget to bring them, or neglect to charge them. 

1. Students need to come to the Library to borrow a device either before school or during Mentor period with their Mentor’s permission
2. Laptops are not issued during the day
3. Students need to return the laptop during final break (if not needed in last period) or immediately before home bell.  
4. On Fridays they need to be returned at lunch time

Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.

Mr Dallas Collins - Leader of Learning/Digital Innovation 

Mrs Lynette van Zeeland – Teacher Librarian lynette.vanzeeland@mn.catholic.edu.au

Mrs Kristy Hüber – Librarian kristy.huber@mn.catholic.edu.au