Our Barbreck Library was a hive of reading and learning in 2024, providing a vibrant and welcoming environment for our Junior School and Early Learning Centre community.  

There were over 10,000 books loaned from our Barbreck collection this year! The top three most frequently borrowed books for the year were Scar Town by Tristan Bancks, Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey, and Do Not Open This Book Ever by Andy Lee.  

The Premiers’ Reading Challenge saw 154 students successfully complete the Challenge, collectively reading an impressive 5,893 books. It was also a House Challenge, with Davis as the Reading Challenge Cup Winner, with a completion rate of 81.25%. 

Book Week was a wonderful and magical celebration of books. Activities included cross-age Buddy Reading, judging books in the Book of the Year Awards, a competition to match staff to books, lunchtime lucky reading and more! We hosted two inspiring guest authors; Emma Bowd visited our Prep to Year 3 students, while Nova Weetman engaged with those in Years 4 to 6. The festivities concluded with a special Book Week Assembly and Book Week Dress Up Parade, showcasing the colourful and dazzling array of fun costumes and award-winning books.  

Thank you to the students, staff and parents who have warmly welcomed me into the Barbreck community. Many thanks to Emily Wang, Chloe Wang and Elva Zhang for their work as 2024 Year 6 Library Co-Captains.