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What is National Sorry Day?
National Sorry Day is an Australia-wide observance held on May 26 each year. National Sorry Day gives everyone the chance to come together and share steps towards healing for those of the Stolen Generation, their families and communities and a day to acknowledge the past and renew the fight to never allow this to happen again.
#nationalsorryday #may26
#Australians #weareone #SorryDay2022 #share #observed #remember #strive #together
Question : Can you help me with my research?
Absolutely! We love research! You can pop in to the iCentre anytime for help or make an appointment for more in-depth one-on-one help from Ms Stower or any of the iCentre staff. Contact us on our website through Ask a Librarian for more information or to book a session.
#ResearchHelp #Students #StudentLife #LibrariansRock #LibrariansLoveResearch #WeCanHelp #Research #Read #Learn #Grow #Share #Aspire #We’reAllReadersHere #iCentreMtA #MtAKedron
We are so excited to announce the return of one of our favourite nights on the iCentre Calendar - Read Like a Girl with your Dad. This year we have the great pleasure of having Maryam Master visit and discuss her fantastic book - Exit through the giftshop.
When: Tuesday 19 July
Where: Mount Alvernia iCentre
Time : 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost : $25
To participate in this event, purchase 1x ticket (this includes a copy of the book & a spot for you and your child/ren to attend the event), send your student to the Mount Alvernia iCentre to collect your copy of the book, read the book (both/all of you), mark your diary – Tuesday 19 July, 6.00 – 7.30 pm.
Ticket sales can be found on the Mount Alvernia College website https://www.mta.qld.edu.au/event/read-like-a-girl-with-your-dad/
#ReadLikeaGirlWithYourDad #ReadLikeaGirl #Read #We’reAllReadersHere #FatherDaughter #ExitThroughTheGiftShop #MaryamMaster #LoveOzYA #PanMacMilanAU #RiverbendBooks #Learn #Grow #Share #ReadersAreLeaders #Dads
The Principals Reading Challenge starts today!
The Principal’s Reading Challenge is an inter-house reading competition taking place this term between weeks 4 – 7. Home Room students are encouraged to record the amount of time they have spent reading throughout each week and every Friday a tally will be made of the combined Home Room reading times. We are looking for the winning Home Room and the Best Reader in the House – the student in the house who spent the most time reading throughout the challenge. The winning Home Room and Best Reader in the House will be announced in Week 8 and prizes awarded, including the Home Room Pizza Party!
Visit the iCentre and borrow up a storm - novels, poetry, graphic novels, and short stories all add to your tally (textbooks not included) and start reading!
#We’reAllReadersHere #PRC #PrincipalsReadingChallenge #Read #Learn #Love #Grow #Share #ReadersAreLeaders #TeachersAreReaders #PizzaParty #StudentsRock #StudentLife #LibraryLife #LibrariansRock #Reading #Books #Novels #Poetry #GraphicNovels
Our Readers Cup Team, now known as the RCK (Readers Cup Kids) met for their first meeting today and to say they're pumped would be an understatement! Watch this space for updates, we just know that they're destined for big things.
#read #learn #grow #share #readerscup #CBCA #readersarewinners #smashthem #readtolead #studentsareawesome #LibrariansRock #librariesofinstagram #loveya #loveozya
Some early morning returns. This stack was nearly taller than Ms Lester, actually it was taller 🤣🤣
#read #learn #love #grow #share #LibrariansRock #librarylife #book #bookstack #bookreturns #iCentreMtA #studentsareawesome #readinglife #🙂
To help commemorate ANZAC Day this year, the iCentre asked students and staff about their relatives who served in any of the armed forces, in any conflict. Ms Davis conducted some research using the Australian War Memorial, the National Archives and Australian War Graves websites which uncovered some amazing stories, including the fact that Ms Davis and Ms Lester had relatives that were in a prisoner of war camp together in WW2! Please visit the iCentre and see our Wall of Honour.
On ANZAC day we commemorate the sacrifice of the fallen and give thanks for their service so that we might live in peace today.
#ANZAC #AnzacSpirit #GiveThanks #Australia #AustralianArmedForces #iCentreMtA
Not sure what to read? We have you (and your books) covered 🤣🤣 look around the shelves for some book reviews and recommendations from your fellow readers!
#read #learn #Grow #share #wereallreadershere #iCentreMtA #LibrariansRock #studentsareawesome #StudentsRock #Smile #shareyoursmile
Want to get your holiday reading sorted? You'd better get in quick to nab your books of choice, or for a spot of something different ask one of the iCentre ladies to choose a book for you! #read #learn #grow #share #wereallreadershere #studentsareawesome #LibrariansRock #librarylife #holidayreads #
Harmony Day, March 21st, celebrates Australias cultural diversity. It’s a day to foster inclusiveness, celebrate our different identities and to respect and celebrate the idea that we are all from different cultures, but as a group we are one - Everyone Belongs.
#harmonyday #respect #celebrate #Australia #Australians #Culture #Diverse #EveryoneBelongs #inclusiveness #Celebrate #Respect #iCentreMta #
Ms Mayes has returned all the books in our YA section (just jokes) but, seriously, how good is her returns stack? If we had a frequent reader card, Ms Mayes would have all the stamps. Hmmm, now there's an 💡 #read #learn #grow #share #frequentreader #fantasyreader #fantasy #teacherarereaders #we'reallreadershere #teachersread #LibrariansRock
For the last five years, we have hosted an International Women’s Day Breakfast. This has been part of our Read Like a Girl project and offers the community an opportunity to engage in great stories by women, inspired by women, or about women.
Due to COVID and the disrupted start to the year, the breakfast has not been possible in 2022. As a substitute, we have created a video featuring the stories of three women. Two women are past students of the college: Dr Jessica Madsen – General Practitioner and medical practice owner and Louise Crawford - recent Mayor of the City of Port Phillip, and Australian film & television actress. The third is Ali France – journalist, world champion para-athlete, disability advocate, and politician.
We invite you to watch and share the video with a significant woman/women in your life.
Happy International Women's Day
#IWD #breakthebias #IWD2022 #Learn #Grow #Share #Togetherwecan #iCentreMta #mtakedron #Challenge #Brave #Inspire
Our iCentre spies 🕵♀️ caught Josh, Lucy and Savannah checking out our Women in History display today before class. Pop in to the iCentre tomorrow to look through our display, help make a paper chain to 'break the bias', make a tote bag charm, and find the hidden bookmarks in the fiction section all to celebrate International Women's Day! But wait there's more! We have another surprise in store, but we'll tell you about that tomorrow... oh the suspense.... #IWD #womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday #read #learn #grow #breakthebias #iCentreMtA #MTAKedron
Book of the week - I must betray you by (one of our favourite YA Authors Ruta Sepetys) is a gut-wrenching historical thriller about communist Romania and the citizen spy network that devastated a nation, I Must Betray You is historical fiction at its finest.
Reasons to read:
- If you are interested in what's going on in Eastern Europe right now, this book gives insight into Communism from a teenager's perspective.
- Shows you the value of persistence and fighting for what's right.
- Gives insight into a difficult period of history, where through reading, you are able to build empathy for others and develop a deeper understanding of history.
- It's a very moving account about the incredible courage and perseverance of the people of the Eastern Bloc.
- If you loved Salt to the Sea this is the book for you.
#RutaSepetys #Read #Learn #Grow #Share #Understand #We’reAllReadersHere #HistoricalFiction #HistorialYA #YAFiction #StudentsAreReaders #TeachersAreReaders #LibraryLife #Bookstagram #salttothesea
Thanks so much Ms Lihou for lending a hand in the iCentre this morning. Ms Bonavia enjoyed working with you and showing you the ropes during your quick library lesson!
Our school community is so fantastic and supportive that when the call went out for help this morning Ms Lihou answered the call. Covid has made everyone realise even more how we’re all in this together.
#Read #Learn #Grow #Share #SchoolCommunity #LibraryLife #SchoolLife #TeachersRock #iCentreMtA #We’reAllReadersHere #TeachersAreReaders
22.02.2022
Happy Twosday If you’re a fan of even numbers then today is your day 🤣🤣
#Twosday #22.02.2022 #Read #Learn #Grow #Share #Brave #StudentLife #StudentsRock #LibraryLife #LibrariansRock #SchoolLife #We’reAllReadersHere #TeachersAreReaders #LearnersAreReaders #iCentreMtA #Book #Bookstagram
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Viking? Or what life was like for someone your age during World War II, or if you were a King or Queen of England or Egypt? You don't have to be a history fan to enjoy our In The Past collection, there is a lot to be learnt from reading about the past. #read #learn #Grow #share #history #historicalfiction #yareads #StudentLife #librarylife #LibrariansRock #studentsareawesome #iCentreMtA #readme
Picture books are just for kids, right? Wrong! Picture books are filled with uplifting stories, interesting facts, and brilliant illustrations. The iCentre has a wide range of wonderful non-fiction picture books that explore a huge variety of topics
Currently, we are featuring these books in a display, located near the printer (something for you to read while you wait in line), and it’s an interactive display using QR codes that link to information about the author, topics, and other interesting videos related to some of these great books! There’s sure to be something for everyone.
#read #learn #grow #share #We’reAllReadersHere #TeachersAreReaders #LibrariansRock #StudentLife #WorldView #OurWorld #iCentreMtA #LibraryDisplay #LibraryLife
Today is Safer Internet Day, it’s a good reminder to stop and have a think about your online presence. Think before you post, think before you comment and treat others the way you would want to be treated. Remember what you post online really does stay online forever.
If you’re not feeling good after scrolling or reading through posts, maybe its time for an audit of what you’re looking at? Give the flick to the pages that don’t make you feel good about yourself. And, if you’re being bullied or harassed online, block, report , don’t engage BUT ALSO reach out to someone you trust for a debrief and help if you need it.
#StaySafeOnline #SaferInternetDay #BlockReportDon’tEngage #SafeOnline #Read #Learn #Grow #Share #iCentreMta #We’reAllReadersHere #TeachersAreReaders #StudentLife #LibrariansRock
We've made a nifty little video to walk you through how to access your online textbooks. If you need some help navigating your way through the process please let us know and we will help you. Pinky promise. #wereallreadershere #wereheretohelp #studentsareawesome #StudentLife #teachersarereaders #LibrariansRock #iCentreMtA
We can not wait to see you all back in the iCentre again! Seeing the iCentre full of students learning, researching, reading, crafting, laughing and being with friends - well, we’ve missed you all so much. The countdown is on…5 days to go 🥳
#read #learn #love #grow #share #community #StudentLife #StudentsRock #We’reAllReadersHere #TeachersAreReaders #LearnersAreReaders #LibrariansRock #ScienceIsCool #iCentreMtA
We have a great way to help you with research questions, advice on how to cite books and articles, how to access icentre resources and so much more. This quick video is a reminder on how to use our Ask a Librarian service through the iCentre website. We can help you with nearly anything, except how to get a good flick in your fringe or what to cook for dinner!
#research #researchers #researchhelp #LibrariansRock #studentsareawesome #learn #grow #share #iCentreMtA
The iCentre team is excited to introduce you all to our new team member Ms Dall! Ms Dall may not be a new face to everyone as she has taught at Mount Alvernia before, but we are lucky now to have her with us. Ms Dall will be teaching Year 10 and 12 Geography and Year 9 Religion as well as iCentre duties. When we’re all back at school together, please remember to pop in and say hello to Ms Dall.
#TeachersRock #Read #Learn #Love #Share #Courage #Confidence #hello #We’reAllReadersHere #TeachersRead #LibrariansRock #iCentreMtA #StudentsRock #GeographyRocks
We miss you! It's not the same without you around 💔 But, don't be sad, we'll see you soon!
😎 and remember when you're learning from home we're here to help, so if you have any questions send them along through our Ask a Librarian service, you can find this on the iCentre website. #seeyousoon #mission #read #learn #grow #share #librarylife #librariansrock #StudentLife #studentsareawesome #iCentreMtA
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