Library
We found during COVID lockdown last year that some resources went missing. With students coming back, it is a great opportunity to collect English texts and Library books for return.
Online/ Digital Library Resources
Our students have access to many digital resources during home learning. Our Digital Library is located on the school portal.
Go to: https://gpcc.sharepoint.com/sites/Library
World BookThousands of interactive, non-fiction texts, for all levels and other free ebook access. www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb
Story Box Library
To access Story Box Library:
- Visit www.storyboxlibrary.com.au
- Choose Log In from the top right corner of the screen
- Log in using the username and password provided.
- Enjoy the library of stories on any device with internet connection
Wheelers ebooks
Fiction titles accessible for Years 5-12 students. These titles are for personal reading, although some class texts are also on this site. Books are downloaded onto student devices; phone, tablet, computer. Students can access from the intranet or using the ePlatform by Wheelers app. Books are automatically returned after two weeks. WiFi access is needed for downloading, but not for reading.
The International Children’s Digital Library
This site has books from many countries and in many languages. You can choose the child’s age level and find interesting books to read.
http://www.childrenslibrary.org/
Central Coast Libraries
As well as physical borrowing our Central Coast Libraries have a considerable amount of digital resources; magazines, ebooks and audio books. Please follow this link to find out more and consider becoming a member if you are not already:
https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/elibrary
State Library of NSW
Senior Secondary students will find the online journals and curated collections from the State Library helpful for their studies. They have already been encouraged to join using the link below.
https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/research-and-collections/get-library-card