September to Readember
The race is on to find the best readers in THAC. Will it be you? Are you ready for the challenge?
Students will need to have a parent/guardian sign their 'Reading Challenge' form after every reading session. (e.g. each night)
At the end of each week students will need to tally their total reading minutes and have their form signed by their English teacher or Library Staff.
If you read books borrowed from the IRC you will earn double reading minutes!
Great prizes to be won!
For more information please speak to your English teacher or Library staff.
Senior IRC Book Swap
Swap old stories for new adventures!
The Senior IRC is hosting a Book Swap! It will be held in the Senior IRC during week nine. (Monday 11 September to Friday 15 September)
Bring in a book you don't want anymore to the library before 8 September to receive a Book Swap Ticket.
Students with a Book Swap Ticket will be able to select a book on their year group's selected day.
For more information please see Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith.
Reader of the Month
The reader of the month for August is Hannah Kornijczuk (Year 12) Congratulations! Hannah has won a book of her choice.
Each month a prize is given to the student who borrows and reads the most novels. Open to all grades. Will you be September's winner? Borrow a book from the IRC, and start reading today!
What's new on the shelf?
Mystery and suspense from Ancient Britain arrives in the IRC.
The Archers of Isca - The Roman Quests by Caroline Lawrence
"Britannia AD 94. On the run from the Emperor Domitian, fifteen-year old Fronto has joined the Roman army in order to find the security and structure he craves. But when his younger sister Ursula is captured by a terrifying Druid called Snakebeard, he must make an impossible decision. Can he leave the army, when desertion is punishable by death?
His desire: To become a good soldier
His quest: To rescue his sister
His destiny: To find his place in Roman Britain"
The Archers of Isca is the second thrilling adventure in the popular Roman Quest series by Caroline Lawrence. Featuring an exciting and atmospheric story, likable characters, as well as incredible historical detail, this is a novel that brings Ancient Britain to life! Filled with unexpected plot twists and a great sense of mystery, this is a book that you will not want to put down until you have read the very last page.
A story of courage, friendship and overcoming fear, The Archers of Isca is a must read for students who love history, mysteries and a good story! A great read for Years 7-9.
Will Fronto save his sister? How far will he have to go? And what will the Roman Army do to him when he returns? Borrow The Archers of Isca today and see what happens!
Check out the slideshow to see other great new books in the Senior IRC!
Book in the jar competition
Parts of five books have been placed in five jars in the Senior IRC.
Can you guess the name of the book in each of the jars?
Students who can guess all five books will win a great prize!
All entries need to be in by Wednesday 13 September.
For more information please see Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith.
Overdue books
If any students still have outstanding textbooks from last year, please return them to the IRC or speak to Mrs Comiskey as soon as possible. You may be invoiced for the replacement cost for each outstanding book.
Mrs Comiskey & Mr Smith
Senior IRC Library Team
