Resource Centre
The Resource Centre at Magill School is a dynamic, inviting hub of discovery where students can explore the magic of reading, learning, and inquiry. Our goal is to inspire students to develop a lifelong love for literature and curiosity about the world around them.
With over 70,000 items, our diverse collection offers a broad range of fiction, non-fiction, and multimedia resources, tailored to engage readers of all levels and interests. Students can explore everything from Picture Fiction and Younger Series to Graphic Novels, Classics, Mature Series, Popular Series and much more. Our collection, which includes both print and digital formats, is designed to support and deepen students’ learning experiences across various genres and formats.
Borrowing Limits
We encourage students to borrow regularly, with limits that grow as they advance in year levels. These limits do not include decodables.
Reception – 1 book
Year 1 – 2 books
Year 2 – 3 books
Year 3 to Year 6 – 4 books
Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC)
The Premier’s Reading Challenge is a cherished annual initiative that encourages our students to set personal reading goals and deepen their appreciation of literature. Working together with teachers and parents, students are motivated to read widely and challenge themselves. Each year, participants are required to read 12 books (8 from the PRC list and 4 free-choice) and receive awards as recognition for their efforts and commitment to reading:
First year: Certificate
Second year: Bronze Medal
Third year: Silver Medal
Fourth year: Gold Medal
Fifth year: Champion Medal
Sixth year: Legend Medal
Seventh year: Hall of Fame Medal
Eighth year: Hall of Fame Reader for Life
Parents play an important role in their child’s awareness and appreciation of literature. You are invited to support your child by encouraging them to select books in their library borrowing times based on their interests, literacy skills and development. We welcome and encourage you to visit our Resource Centre during morning and afternoon borrowing sessions to select books with your child, and peruse the variety of books available for loan in our Parent Books collection. Parents may join the Resource Centre and borrow up to 10 books on a two-week loan period.
Morning and after school borrowing sessions
Mon & Wed: 8.25 – 8.40am
Tues & Thurs: 3.05 – 3.20pm
Early Years students can participate through shared reading experiences, whether reading independently, reading aloud with a partner, or listening to a story and discussing it. For more information, visit the Premier’s Reading Challenge website.
Annual Highlights at the Resource Centre
Throughout the year, we hold special events that bring books to life, sparking excitement for reading and learning:
Scholastic Book Fair (mid-year) – Magill School’s book fair is an exciting event that engages children, promotes literacy and is an opportunity for children to see, touch and connect with books that they want to read and purchase with their family.
Author and Illustrator Visits – Past guests have included beloved authors like Jackie French, Cameron Stelzer, and Phil Cummings, who have inspired our students with their storytelling.
Book Week (August) – A joyful celebration of Australian children’s literature, where we honour local authors and illustrators.
National Simultaneous Storytime (May) – This event promotes the value of reading by featuring a picture book read simultaneously nationwide.
Happy reading!
The Library Team.