Allison Lee – Head of Library & Information Services (7-12) | HSIE Teacher

A few announcements from the Senior Library to kick off the term.

Library Space

We have some lovely new beanbags for you to use at recess or lunch. Read a magazine or book, chat with a friend or just relax on them. Be gentle with our new purchases.

Help needed

We are looking for some volunteers to help in the library if you are interested. You can volunteer to:

• Write book reviews that we can post in Ma Nishma in Light on the Library
• Help us to find lost books (there may be rewards!)
• Regularly look after a section in the library to keep the books in order.
• Assist with the games set up and pack down during lunchtimes.

Please email Ms Lee if you would like to put yourself forward or if you have other ideas.

Best book you have never heard of

Read Beartown (Senior students)

Author Fredrik Backman investigates the ripple effects of a sexual assault, committed by a star athlete, on a small hockey town in rural Sweden. Primary themes of interest to High School students: justice, trauma, power and conformity.

Word of the fortnight

Try and use this word in your class discussions (or with your parents) over the next two weeks – homily

A homily is a usually short talk on a religious or moral topic. Homily may also refer to an inspirational catchphrase, or to a trite or stale remark. (Merriam-Webster)

Until next time, the Senior Library Team.