Opening Hours
The library is open from 8am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday except for Recess.Library Resources
The library has the following resources available for the use of staff and students:Fiction and non-fiction books,
Reference texts,
Magazines and newspapers,
Audio books,
Videos and DVDs (see Video Classifications)
CD player
Projection screens
Multi-media projectors
Speakers
Video cameras
A selection of charts and posters
Magazines and newspapers for cutting up
We also have 22 student computers, bookable research and reading areas. 12 student computers are also available for use at lunch time.
Library Guidelines
Classes line up quietly outside the library and wait until the teacher arrives.Bags may be brought into the library but are not to be carried around.
Students need their library card to borrow resources.
Overdue resources must be returned before you borrow anything else.
Students are to remain in their booked area until the siren. Please don't wait at the Exit door.
Borrowing from the Library
Lower school students may borrow up to 4 items; Upper school students may borrow up to 8 items for a two week period. All you need to do is bring your library card and the book(s) to the front desk. Teachers may organise bulk loans on specific topics. Please allow enough time for processing. If you happen to lose a library book please come and see Ms Bradley.Using Computers
Library computers are available for student use at lunch time and computers are attached to each of the research areas. There is one colour printer available for student and teacher use.Students using computers at lunchtime must bring their library card to the front desk. Cards can be collected when you have finished using the computer.
Students violating the "Student Internet Users Agreement" will have their network access revoked.
Your Friendly Library Staff
The Library is currently staffed by Sally Bradley (Library Officer). Ask Ms Bradley for any help you need finding information or fun things to read.Library Cards & Smartriders
All students are issued with a free library card at the beginning of Year 8 and again at the beginning of Year 11. If you lose your library card you will need to come and see one of the library staff and pay $2 for a replacement. You need a library card to borrow resources and to use the library computers at lunchtime.Smartriders are also issued through the library. If you have lost your smartrider a replacement card can be ordered from the library for $5. Adding value to your smartrider must be done through Transperth facilities.
Booking classes or groups into the Library
The library has four TEACHING AREAS which may be booked by teachers.
RESEARCH AREA 1 seats up to 36 students and has 10 PC's available for use.
RESEARCH AREA 2 seats up to 36 students and has 8 PC's available for use.
READING AREA seats 30 students. There are no computers available with this area. Students may search the library catalogue using the "Catalogue Search Only" PC.
AUDIO VISUAL AREA has a smartboard, teacher computer and projector and seats up to 30 students in lecture style seating.
TEACHERS - TO MAKE A BOOKING
Phone the library (ext 193) or visit us, or make your own booking through the "Booking System" which is accessed through the school web page.
The library also has a private study area, used by students with private study on their timetable, SIDE students and students sent to the library by their teacher on a note, for research.
Video Classification
Student viewing of videos and DVDs or Clickview recordings must take account of DET's Statement on Video Classifications.|
CLASSIFICATION |
AUDIENCE |
| G | Suitable |
| PG | Suitable for Upper School. With permission only in Lower School. |
| M | Not suitable for Lower School. With permission only in Upper School. |
| MA | Not suitable for Lower School. With permission only in Upper School. |
| R | Not suitable |
