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he Resource Centre is a hub of learning and creativity, where students can explore, interact, collaborate and relax, in an inclusive and supportive environment Our aim is to support teaching and learning both within and outside the classroom.Many of our students love to pick up and read a physical book, and we have a fantastic collection as well as a comfortable space to indulge in reading. Students can also use the space for quiet study, homework and assignment work, and can access support for research, reference and helpful study habits. Our Resource Centre also provides space for students to collaborate with others, both on academic tasks, as well as recreational pursuits such as crafts, boardgames and chess.
Opening Hours
Resource Centre is open from 8:20am to 2:30pm on Monday, and 7:15am to 3:15pm Tuesday – Friday during the school term.
Online Resource Searching
Our Oliver Federated Search allows students to search our school library catalogue, which is the best starting point for one-stop researching.
Wide Reading Collection
The Resource Centre offers a variety of recreational reading options:
- Fiction Collection: available for two-week loan
- Manga and Graphic Novels: available for two-week loan
- Non-fiction collection: available for two week-loan
- The Wheelers eBook collection – students can log in via the Resource Centre Moodle page
- Magazines: available for reading within the Resource Centre
Non-fiction / Research Collection and Databases
The Resource Centre maintains an up-to-date and relevant physical collection to assist students with their research requirements. These loans are available for one-week.
Our students can also access information from a range of databases the school subscribes to; log-in details can be found on the Resource Centre Moodle page:
EBSCO Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre Plus
Database for researching Australian and New Zealand topics in newspapers, journals, electronic books and reference sources.
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
Collection of school-appropriate eBooks on a broad range of topics
Gale Academic Onefile
Database with a wide range of academic topics; scope and depth to satisfy the research needs of students.
World Book Online
Powerful reference tool; includes encyclopaedia, atlas, dictionary, and local research guides.
ClickView
Students have 24-hour access to the Resource Centre’s video collection via ClickView online.
IT Technical Support
Students can access IT Technical support within the Resource Centre, before their school day, and during break times.