The Colin Learning Centre (CLC) 

The library team consists of Teacher Librarian Mrs Cathy White, librarian support staff Mrs Adrianne Gracanin and Mrs Maria Crapis and library assistants Mrs Jennifer Rodrigues and Ms Shanna Brennan  

Year 12 HSC Holiday Exam Preparations and Opening Hours 

Students are strongly encouraged to seize opportunities offered by the College of scheduled holiday HSC exam preparations. These timetabled sessions have been shared with students. 

Additionally, the library will also be available as a space for independent HSC study on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Entry is via the Cawley Street carpark, with direct access to the Colin Learning Centre. In addition, the College will be offering a series of holiday workshops facilitated by staff. 

Holy Spirit College and Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School Partner in Student Learning

Good News Story!
In support of Good Samaritan Primary School’s Annual Plan to encourage students to become independent and strategic readers who engage meaningfully with texts, Holy Spirit College, through the Colin Learning Centre, had no hesitation in facilitating an inter-library loan. Year 6 teacher and REC Ms Natalie Shelley willingly picked up a range of class-set titles to be loaned out to year 5 and 6 students at the school. 

Here’s what Ms Shelley had to say about student responses to the experience:

“Years 5 and 6 share the books.”

“The students love having a copy of their own book”. 

“Students read the books at school and at home”

“Students have discovered a love of reading and get very competitive with each other as to what chapter they are up to and not wanting others to tell them what will happen next if they are not up to that chapter yet.”

We are excited to welcome the students who have been part of this program as they begin their secondary school journey at Holy Spirit in 2026. This initiative has already helped foster positive reading habits, and we look forward to seeing these continue as our new Year 7 students settle into college life. We also value the strong learning partnerships that have been established with Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School and look forward to building on these connections in 2026 and beyond.

Calling ALL Student Voices!

Students from Year 7 to 11 have received a short feedback/satisfaction survey to complete regarding the Colin Learning Centre via Compass. Please encourage your child to engage with the survey and complete it honestly and thoughtfully. 

Information and data obtained will help to inform future direction and planning for the CLC as we strive to better serve our College Community.  

Premiers Reading Challenge 2025

Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for the Award in 2025:

Year 7 - Taavi Cooke, Dylan Kiely, Lilth Rose-Lewis-Verco, Isabelle Olima and Luca Roberts

Year 8 - Olivia Chand, Amelia El-Bacha, Catherine Irwin, Lara McEntee, Livinia McLuskey and Motiejus Pelekis

Year 9 - Gabriella Alessi and Chloe Olima

Borrowing for Holiday Reading and Book Returns

In light of developing positive reading habits, we encouraged students to actively engage in borrowing for enjoyable holiday reading experiences. We also thank those students who have returned resources no longer required and request that a concerted effort be made to locate any that may be at home and overdue. 

Book Review

Wings of fire

Tui T. Sutherland (2015)

One will have the power of wings of fire . . . Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very seriously. If Pyrrhia's dragons need her, Clay, Tsunami, Glory, and Starflight to end the war, she's ready to try. She even has some good ideas how to do it, if anyone would listen to her. But shattering news from Morrowseer has shaken Sunny's faith in their destiny. Is it possible for anyone to end this terrible war and choose a new SandWing queen? What if everything they've been through was for nothing? Buried secrets, deadly surprises, and an unexpected side to scavengers are all waiting for her in the shifting sands of the desert, where Sunny must decide once and for all: Is her destiny already written? Or can five dragonets change their fate and save the world . . . the way they choose? (Publisher)