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Westfields Sports
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First In Australia
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School Library Homepage
------General Information
At Westfields Sports the Library provides a caring, learning
environment which fosters both a love of reading and th
acquisition of information. It is a resource centre for
students and staff and our collection reflects the dual nature of
the school with emphasis on both sport and academic resources.
Our collection is continually updated to support the current
school curriculum. We provide links to the "virtual library"
and its infinite resources.
Our fiction collection caters for a wide range of abilities and
interests as well as complementing the school's Literacy
Program.
All Year Seven students record their reading on
Reading Cards. This encourages both reading activities and
promotes the development of literature evaluation skills.
Information may be accessed from various sources including
print, audio-visual and electronic material such as the Internet
and CD Roms.
Guidance and assistance is available so that all students feel
confident using technology. Recommended websites are
available from both the Weblinks Index and the library's
computer catalogue. Reference to these will reduce the time
students will need for their research.
There is a strong emphasis on the development of Information
Skills which are essential to independent and lifelong learning
in this "Information Age".
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Students are encouraged to use the facilities of the library
before school, during recess and lunchtimes as well as in class
groups when accompanied by a teacher. Senior students use
the library
during timetabled study periods as well as on an
individual basis throughout the day during private study time.
Individual attention is given to every student
who requires
assistance. Their needs may vary from someone reading their
work to check relevancy, expression or the extent to which they
have answered a question. Others are helped to begin or
complete their own research. A Research Help File also exists
as a service offered to students having difficulty locating
specific information.
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Our library is the most versatile place in the school. Whenever
a special area is required for debates, meetings, incursions, talks
by visitors etc the library is an ideal location. It excels as a multi-
functional learning area with large work areas suitable for group
or individual work, computer workstations, a quiet reading area
and desks for private study.
Library Staff
Mrs C. Fardell ----------Teacher Librarian
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