YourTutor and now ... Pango!

In conjunction with YourTutor the University of Western Sydney has released an outreach program called Pango.

The program is an academic, social network for students in Greater Western Sydney, which aims to help students think about tertiary options within Australia.

Once you have registered with Pango you will have extended access to YourTutor each night, between 8pm -11pm weekdays and 3pm -11pm on Sundays.

Other benefits of joining Pango include:

• Social Networking - interact with other students, share resources and work together
• Access to Study Materials - everything on preparing for an exam, including full subject guides and tips on busting stress
• Access to Past Exams - past HSC papers are available courtesy of the Board of Studies
• Online Games, Blogs & Forums - career help, life help and time for a little fun!
• Win Great Prizes - iPads, iTunes vouchers, and Pango gear up for grabs

Register today!

Good luck for the HSC exams!

Campbelltown City Library wishes all the HSC students the best of luck in their final preparations and in their exams. The HSC exams will start on Monday 15^th October and conclude Thursday 8^th November.

Our thoughts will be with all the students over the next four grueling weeks.

To help you through this period please consider some of our handy HSC advice:

·         Get plenty of shut eye … exams aren’t for nap time!

·         Eat all the good stuff … vegies, fruit, and all that!

·         Organise to be organised … surprise yourself!

·         Have planned study hours and planned fun hours … it all about balance!

·         Get on your feet and move your body … maybe not while you’re in the exam!

·         Be nice to your mates and folks … stress can unleash the beast!

·         And try to relax … maybe have a go at yoga, fishing, or grass watching!

If you are in need of the 2012 HSC Timetable you can access it here.

September - October Holiday Activities

During the September - October school holidays, Campbelltown City Library will be running a variety of activities for children and teens. Here is a list of all the activities for young adults in the school holidays:

Bookings are available from Monday 17 September.

Songwriting Workshop

When: Tuesday 25 September

Time: 1pm – 4pm

Where: Eagle Vale Library
Ages: 12 - 18 years

Cost: $2.00

Ph: 4645 4266

Bookings essential.

Are you a songwriter? This workshop will teach you general songwriting, hip hop and rap techniques to create or improve your own songs.

HSC Drop – In Program

When: Wednesday 3 October

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Where: HJ Daley Library
Ages: Year 12 HSC Students

Cost: Free

Ph: 4645 4444

Bookings Essential

Need last minute help with your Business Studies, Economics, Legal Studies or Geography HSC preparation? Why not drop into the library and have a free one-one session with a qualified tutor? These sessions are designed for students to approach the tutor and ask subject-related questions. The tutor will help students make their final preparations before the HSC examination.

Champion's Read: Book Week 2012

This year, the theme for Book Week is 'Champions Read' and runs from Saturday 18 August to Friday 24 August. For every two books borrowed during this week, all children and teens may enter our Lucky Draw Prize to go in the running to win a great prize!

To see all the winning books, please visit the Children's Book Week website.

Happy Book Week!

July School Holiday Activities

During the July school holidays, Campbelltown City Library will be running a variety of activities for children and teens. Here is a list of all the activities for young adults in the school holidays;

Bookings start Monday 25 June. Bookings are essential as places are limited.

Greg Percival Library (Ingleburn)

HSC Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesday 3 July

2pm – 3.30pm

Ages: HSC students

Cost: $7.50

Presented by award-winning Australian writer, Anna Marie Dell’Oso

HJ Daley Library

Hip Hop Dance Class

Wednesday 11 July

2pm – 3.30pm

Ages: 12 – 18 years

Cost: 2.00

This class will teach you modern hip hop skills and techniques so you can bust out some moves to your favourite tracks.

This is a beginner level. No prior dance training required.

Young Adult Book Reviews

Have you read a fantastic young adult book lately? Would you like to see your review included on the blog? All you need to do is leave a comment with your review of a young adult book, your first name and age, and we'll include it in the Book Review section of Teen Zone!

Facebook and Twitter

Did you know Campbelltown City Library now has a Facebook and Twitter page? Keep up to date with what is happening at the Library by taking a look at our new social media pages and hitting 'Like' or 'Follow'! See you there!