It's that time of year, isn't it? That time when "wish lists" are written, and so many people wonder where they will find the money to meet all the costs of gifts, food, party clothes, Christmas pyjamas – you know, all the essentials. With all the darkness and suffering in our world today, it so easy to get swallowed up in that darkness. So, I encourage us to Stop! Breath! Reflect! Christmas is the time to wonder at the amazing, completely free and unearned gift of life in all its fullness through Christ and His unfailing kindness towards us. As you pause and recalibrate, the Library is offering you another free – but priceless – gift: the gift of losing yourself in a great story, of soaking up new knowledge, of taking time to delve deeper in Gods Word. This year's Christmas in the Library theme is 'Light Up Christmas With Kindness' (see more here). Remember that kindness can truly light up this Christmas season and Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give. So pass it around freely!
What's in the Christmas Guide?
We have curated a range of resources to add a little Christmas cheer to the rest of the school term and right into your school holidays. In this guide you'll find online and offline activities; recipes; book, movie and music recommendations; ideas for Christmas gifts to make for family and friends; & suggestions for ways you can make the lives of those less fortunate a little brighter this Christmas. Click the tabs on the top of the page or the boxes below to find out more.
We wish everyone a wonderful, blessed Christmas with family and friends, and a safe and happy New Year.
Warmest wishes, The College Library Team
Middle/Senior Library - 1st & 2nd Break: Christmas Bookmarks Colouring available in the Library.
Junior Library - 2nd Break: Colouring activities available and lots of fun play time!
Middle/Senior Library - 2nd Break (College Heart): Horrible Histories Christmas Kahoot! Quiz Time. How good is your Christmas knowledge? Come and find out!
Junior Library - 2nd Break: Colouring activities available and lots of fun play time!
Middle/Senior Library - 2nd Break (College Heart): Battle of the Christmas Books/Movies! There are so many good Christmas movies out there, some of which are based on books! Which Christmas book with a movie/TV series adaptation will win this tournament?
Junior Library - 2nd Break: Colouring activities available and lots of fun play time!
Middle/Senior Library - 1st & 2nd Break (Library): Ornament Guessing Competition! Can you guess how many ornaments are in the Jar? The one who guess the closest number (or by sheer luck, the exact number!) will win a prize! Write your name and class on the card. Write your closest guess. Place your entry into the box sitting on the Library Circulation Desk. Entries close Friday, 24th November at 3.45 pm.
Christmas Bookmarks Colouring available in the Library.
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Middle/Senior Library - 1st & 2nd Break (College Heart): Christmas movie in College Heart (movie to be determined).
Christmas Bookmarks Colouring available in the Library.
Junior Library - 2nd Break: Colouring activities available and lots of fun play time!
Middle/Senior Library - 1st & 2nd Break (Library): Ornament Guessing Competition! Can you guess how many ornaments are in the Jar? The one who guess the closest number (or by sheer luck, the exact number!) will win a prize! Write your name and class on the card. Write your closest guess. Place your entry into the box sitting on the Library Circulation Desk. Entries close Friday, 24th November at 3.45 pm.
Christmas Bookmarks Colouring available in the Library.
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Christmas movie in College Heart (movie to be determined). Christmas Bookmarks Colouring available in the Library.
Junior Library - 2nd Break: Colouring activities available and lots of fun play time!
Middle/Senior Library - 1st & 2nd Break (College Heart): Christmas movie in College Heart (continued if needed).
Christmas Bookmarks Colouring available in the Library.
Junior Library - 2nd Break: Colouring activities available and lots of fun play time!
Middle/Senior Library - 1st & 2nd Break (College Heart): Christmas Bookmarks Colouring available in the Library.
Junior Library - 2nd Break: Colouring activities available and lots of fun play time!
Middle/Senior Library - 1st & 2nd Break (College Heart): Christmas Bookmarks Colouring available in the Library.
Junior Library - 2nd Break: Colouring activities available and lots of fun play time!