Our library provides a social space to meet, collaborate, research, learn, share, and relax. The staff work to develop a reading culture and raise the levels of information literacy across the school by leading students through processes which empower them to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic and skilful readers and develop a love of literature and story.
The Oliver library management system, together with the ACEN digital library provide 24/7 access to a wealth of authentic, authoritative, age appropriate resources to specifically meet student and staff needs.
Our school participates in the Premier’s Reading Challenge annually encouraging a love of reading in students. A book parade and author visits are also held during Book Week.
St Mary’s School Library is open to students and parents Monday to Thursday mornings at 8:30am prior to school commencement as well as lunch time for our students to access.
Student also have library sessions once a week to borrow books.