The Library & Resource Centres at our Bentleigh East and Mentone Campuses support our students across all areas of the curriculum.
These dedicated environments foster independent learning and research, and promote engagement with reading and literature.
Our students are always welcome to visit before, during and after school to complete homework, read or maximise their study time.
During recess and lunchtimes, these spaces are vibrant and social, welcoming students to engage in social reading or play chess, board games and card games.
Opening Hours
Bentleigh East Campus
- Monday to Friday – 8am to 4pm
- Home Learning Support Sessions – 3.15pm to 4pm
Mentone Campus
- Monday to Thursday – 8am to 5pm
- Friday – 8am to 4pm
Facilities
Our Library & Resource Centres provide:
- individual study tables
- collaborative study areas
- comfortable seating for reading
- class research areas
- printers, photocopiers and scanners for student use
- social areas for chess, board games and cards
Resources
We’ve specially selected items in our collection to support the curriculum, and to further the self-education and personal development of our students and staff. A broad range of interests are catered for with:
- Non-fiction collections including fast facts, biographies and real life books
- Fiction collections including manga, graphic novels and picture books
- Magazines
- Online resources and databases including
- Britannica
- National and state digital newspapers
- ClickView
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Gale Virtual Reference Library
- Weblinks
Services
Our friendly team of specialist staff develop and deliver programs to support St Bede’s College students, encouraging them to become discerning and independent users of information. These programs include:
- Reading program – all students from Years 7 to 9 participate in regular interactive sessions through their English classes with the aim of enriching student engagement with reading
- Year 7 Orientation – a comprehensive introduction to the Library & Resource Centre and its services
- Information Literacy / Research skills – individual and class tuition
- Literature promotion – including guest speakers and Author visits
