LIBRARY
TERM 3 LIBRARY NEWS
Term 3 has been another busy and rewarding term in the library, with a strong focus on encouraging students to engage with reading, books and creative activities. A highlight of the term was Book Week, which was organised and run by the English/Humanities team and brought plenty of energy and excitement into the library.
The library hosted a week of lunchtime activities, including Mad Libs, Make Your Own Graphic Novel, bookmark creation and a trivia competition, finishing with our Best Costume Competition. It was fantastic to see so many students getting involved and embracing the spirit of Book Week.
2026 Book of the Year Awards – Winners!
The winners of the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards were announced in August. This year’s winning titles categories include
- Older Readers
- Younger Readers
- Eve Pownall Award for Information Books (Non-Fiction)
- Picture Book of the Year
- New Illustrator
These winning books (and more) are available to borrow from our Library and Digital Library. These titles showcase the strength, diversity, and quality of Australian writing for young people.
OLDER READERS
YOUNGER READERS
EVE POWNALL AWARD
| PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR
NEW ILLUSTRATOR
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Digital Library News
New to ePlatform:
Our eBook and Audiobook collection has continued to be very popular, with students making great use of the digital library. This term has brought a range of new titles, with the latest additions in August and September including:
eBooks vs Audiobooks: What’s the Difference?
As students head into a well-earned break, reading beyond the classroom can be enjoyed. Stories can be explored, learning can continue, and the joy of reading can be discovered. It’s the perfect time to settle in with a good read through our Digital Library (ePlatform). The Digital Library gives students free access to a great range of eBooks and Audiobooks. Many ask, what’s the difference?
In reality, they support different reading needs. eBooks give students flexible access to written text, with tools that support reading, searching, highlighting and accessibility. On the other hand, Audiobooks give students another way to access books through listening, helping them engage with stories, hear fluent reading and stay connected to age-appropriate texts.
eBooks and Audiobooks both give students digital access to books, but the reading experience is different. eBooks are read visually on a screen, while Audiobooks are listened to through recorded narration.
| Area | eBooks | Audiobooks |
| Format | Digital text read on a screen | Recorded narration listened to through a device |
| Student experience | Students read and interact with the written text | Students listen and follow meaning through narration |
| Best for | Close reading, searching, highlighting, note-taking and accessibility tools | Story immersion, fluency modelling, listening access and reading confidence |
| Useful for | Independent reading, class texts, research, homework and language support | Reluctant readers, dyslexic students, older students who need support and reading beyond the classroom |
| Main limitation | Students still need to visually read and decode the text | Students may not always see the written words while listening |
For further details, click here: https://www.eplatform.co/blog/ebooks-vs-audiobooks/
Happy reading!