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Brennan Library
 
The Brennan Library aims to develop lifelong readers and effective users of information.

The Library meets the needs of the entire school community by providing a wide range of information resources and services. This includes non-fiction, fiction, magazines, newspapers, online newspaper indexes, internet access, photocopying, scanning, ClickView (an online video streaming program), cameras and audio-visual equipment.
Students have access to a school Library site on the school intranet, where they can read new book reviews and find useful information links.
 
General Information
The library is open Monday – Thursdays from 8.15am - 4.30pm and Friday from 8.15am – 4pm.
Students can borrow up to three books at any given time.
The loan period is two weeks.
Students are required to reimburse the Library for any lost books.
The library has 15 desktop computers available for student use. 

Library run programs
During the year the library facilitates many programs. The
Year 7 students receive a detailed orientation program at the start of their life at Brighton Secondary College.
Information skills are taught via their first Humanities assignment.
Literature Circles and Silent Reading are a focus for Year 7.
As part of their preparation for VCE English, students receive detailed instruction on using online research tools. 
Throughout the year various classes receive lessons on referencing and bibliography.

Lunchtime Activites
During lunchtimes students play chess, complete homework or participate in recreational reading.
Lunchtimes are a busy place in the library, the students enjoy the relaxed atmosphere where they can lounge on the couches and chat and read magazines.
Chess is always popular and we hold a tournament during book week.
There is often a jigsaw puzzle going where anyone can have a go.
 
Excursions
The Library arranges an annual excursion to 'The Melbourne Writers' Festival'. All year levels are encouraged to come along. Numbers are limited.
Visits to the local cinema are arranged when a new highly anticipated film is released. Numbers are limited.
 
The Readers' Cup.
Sponsored by the Brighton SC PFA.
Since 2007, we have held a 'Readers' Cup' event. This is an extra curricular event for Year 7 and 8 students. Teams of 4 students read the same 4 novels and then compete in a quiz night in front of family and friends. The teams must also prepare a creative piece such as a video, play or book trailer.
All team members receive a novel. The winning team receives individual medals and their names inscribed on the Cup which is on display in the Library.
 
Library Committee
The College has an enthusiastic student Library Committee whose members run the annual short story writing competition and activities during book week.
They also hold a weekly quiz competition. They also run the circulation desk at recess and lunch.
 
Library Catalogue
The library uses Bibliotech which is available school-wide on the College intranet.
News
SEAL EXAM
Entry is now open for

the YEAR 10 SEAL ENTRY EXAM for 2018 (for current year 8 students)

Test date:  Wednesday 30 August 2017

Time: 12:30 pm

Venue: TBC

To register click here.

Registration Fee: $100.00

Monday 21 August 2017

 

This entry exam is designed for current year 8 students, both in and out of zone applications may be accepted.

VIRTUAL TOUR
View our online tour to gain an insight into our College and the facilities.
 
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