School holidays are an opportune time for students to relax, switch off from daily pressures and become absorbed in reading good books. Whilst many of our students are avid readers, some may need a gentle reminder from time to time to try reading for pleasure – they may just end up enjoying it!
Additionally, in October 2019, “Healthline Media” stated the following:
Research shows that regular reading:
- improves brain connectivity
- increases your vocabulary and comprehension
- empowers you to empathise with other people
- aids in sleep readiness
- reduces stress
- lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and
- fights depression symptoms.
Our students currently have access to thousands of e-books and audiobooks via the school Library Portal on the Wheelers platform. It is a very simple process to log in and “borrow” a book.
Students who are members of the Melton/Caroline Springs public libraries can also access their digital collections, as well as take advantage of their “click and collect” service during periods of lockdown.
