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It's a hot summer, and life's going all right for Jackson and his family on the Mish. It's almost Christmas, the school's out, and he's hanging with his mates, teasing the visiting tourists, avoiding the racist boys in town. Just like every year, Jackson's Aunty and annoying little cousins visit from the city - but this time a mysterious boy with a troubled past comes with them... As their friendship evolves, Jackson must confront the changing shapes of his relationships with his friends, family and community. And he must face his darkest secret - a secret he thought he'd locked away for good.
Enola is thrown into a tailspin when she receives a desperate message from her old friend, Lady Cecily. Enola knows she must help her friend before it's too late - but she doesn't know how! This complicated case has Enola hunting down clues all over London until she finally discovers the awful truth: Lady Cecily is being held, prisoner! Enola must risk her own freedom and join forces with her brother, the famed Sherlock Holmes, to free Cecily. Can Enola trust her brother, and can they save Cecily in time?
A collection of short stories for budding Detective Society members. Daisy and Hazel invite you to discover their untold stories . . . Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are famous for the murder cases they have solved - but there are many other mysteries in the pages of Hazel's casebook.
He was in awe of her subversive art and contagious zest for life; she was drawn to his good-guy charm and drive to succeed as a documentary filmmaker. But that was before. Before hot tempers turned to blowout fights. Before a few little lies turned to broken trust. Before a hundred tiny slights broke them open and exposed the ugly truth of their relationship. And now Natalie wants Dan to know just how much he broke her.
Fourteen-year-old Alexander Altmann doesn't need to look at the number tattooed on his arm. A10567: he knows it by heart. He also knows that to survive Auschwitz, he has to toughen up. When he is given the job of breaking in the commander's new horse, their survival becomes intertwined. Alexander knows the animal is scared, and damaged, but he must win its trust. If he fails, they will both be killed.
Ebony Marshall is in her final year of high school. Five months, two weeks and four days . . . She can't wait to leave the town where she's known only as 'Black'. Because of her name, of course. But for another reason, too. Everyone says Black Marshall is cursed.
It's 1979 and the sky is falling. Skylab, that is. Somewhere high above Frankie Avery, one of the world s first space stations is tumbling to Earth. And rushing back with it are old memories. Things twelve-year-old Frankie thought she d forgotten. Things her mum won't talk about, and which her little brother Newt never knew. Only ... did he? Does he? Because as Skylab circles closer, Newt starts acting strangely. And while the world watches the sky, Frankie keeps her own eyes on Newt. Because if anyone s going to keep him safe, it s her.
Enola Holmes is being hunted by the world's most famous detective - her own brother, Sherlock Holmes. But while she is on the run in the world's biggest, darkest, dirtiest city, she discovers a hidden cache of charcoal drawings and feels as if she is a soul mate to the girl who drew them. But that girl, Lady Cecily, has disappeared without a trace. Braving the midnight streets, Enola must unravel the clues to find this left-handed lady, but in order to save her, Enola risks revealing more than she should.
A pick-a-path series giving the reader the chance to make the decisions, and choose how the story goes!
It's the last day of school and Frankie Jones is looking down the barrel of a long, hot, boring summer with only her guitar for company until... 1. She gets a surprise chance to go to London. She's dying to go - except that it will mean seeing her heartbreakingly cute British friend Jack again. Will things take up where they left off? Or can Frankie finally prove she's over him? OR
2. Her dad invites her on a beach holiday. But when she discovers her dad's new girlfriend and her daughter Ellie are also coming on their trip, Frankie's not sure how she feels. Will she get to spend any time with her dad at all? Or will she be expected to hang out with Ellie, her new best frenemy?
Introducing Candice Phee: twelve years old, hilariously honest and a little . odd. But she has a big heart, the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to ensure everyone is happy. So she sets about trying to 'fix' all the problems of all the people [and pets] in her life.
School is over, not just for the year, but forever. Tiff and Kayla are free, which is what they've always wanted, but now summer is nearly at an end and that means life decisions. Tiff is hoping her job at the local paper will lead to something more. But 'The Shark' soon puts her straight on what it takes to become a hard-nosed reporter like him. At home, Reggie - the only grandad Tiff's ever known - has quit the smokes and diagnosed himself as cactus. Then Kayla hits her with some big news. And into all this stumbles Davey, the first boy who has ever really wanted to know her. Tiff is smart with words and rarely does tears, but in one short week she discovers that words don't always get you there; they don't let you say all the stuff from deep in your heart.
Can Devi convince her family to let her play AFL when 'nice girls don't play this football' and her mum thinks it will risk her winning BollyOz? With the help of her best friend in the whole entire universe, Josie, Devi needs to come up with a plan so she can play footy like she wants and light the fire in her belly once again.
Some heroes are legends. Some legends are real. The tyrant known as the Soul Collector hunts down anything that is beautiful, unusual or unique. Kelly Swift is trying hard to be an average teenager, to fit in. But every day her powers are growing: she can run faster than the wind, she can hear people's thoughts, she is not normal. When her mother is taken by the Soul Collector, Kelly can't linger in the shadows any longer. But who is she really? Can she be the one in the prophecy? Is she...the Golden Unicorn? The Golden Unicorn, the Minotaur and the Griffin - Only these three united to a common purpose can fell him who seeks to triumph over all...
Imagine that your house has been destroyed by bombs, your friends have fled or been killed, your mother, sister and little brother are missing, and today you buried your father. Homeless and alone, Parvana begins a desperate journey through war-torn Afghanistan in search of her family. Living in constant fear of the Taliban, often without food or water in the barren landscape, Parvana and the children she rescues journey on foot through a country laid waste by years of conflict, in search of peace and safety.
At the start of the summer holidays, the unthinkable happens when Jess's beloved pony Diamond has a terrible accident. Why won't Shara, Jess's closest friend, tell her what happened down on the river flats that day? Jess suspects the worst and feels as though she's lost not just one best friend, but two. But new friends and new horses come into Jess's life, along with the chance to compete in the Longwood campdraft. And there's one little filly who needs her help. Can Walkabout heal Jess's broken heart in return?
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Produced in 1990, this short documentary explores the history and values of our school and the Sion congregation. Filmed on location at the College, it includes interviews with past students and staff and provides a snapshot of what is was like to come to the school at that time. The title comes from the school motto "Veritas in Caritate" which means "Speaking the truth in a spirit of love"
An in-depth look at the history and work of the Sisters of Sion in Australia and the Phillipines.
You'll sometimes hear of Ecce Homo and the work of the Sion Sisters in Jerusalem. This special edition of Compass sees Geraldine Doogue tour the city and stop by the convent to talk to Sr. Mary Raeburn.
Produced for the 90th Anniversary Gala Concert in 2018, this inspiring short video celebrates our school's sporting history. For Best Quality change resolution from 240p to 1080p HD
Keen to show family and friends where you work? This stock footage compilation is a guided tour of our buildings, corridors, classrooms and gardens
Know the words to the school song? Don't be caught mumbling during assembly. Hear our wonderful school choir sing Veritas in Caritate. :PDF lyrics document available by clicking the resources tab
In 2020, we ran a nationwide search for Australia’s next generation of inventors. Hundreds of students from around Australia entered, pitching their inventions to our panel of experts. From a huge selection of innovative entries, the judges narrowed the field and selected winners in each category (primary, lower secondary, upper secondary).
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To coincide with National Science Week, entries will open on 22 August and close on 17 September 2021. Individual studTo coincide with National Science Week, entries will open on 22 August and close on 17 September 2021. Individual students and group entries accepted. Have your whole class participate, as individuals or groups.ents and group entries accepted. Have your whole class participate, as individuals or groups.
Meet the judges, see the prizes on offer, read the rules, get updates and view the winning entries from 2020 HERE
The untold story of how two university friends hatched the perfect crime only to be undone by the desire for more. The Sure Thing is a limited edition podcast hosted by Angus Grigg, taking you inside Australia’s biggest insider trading case.
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Academy Award®-winner Kate Winslet plays Mare Sheehan, a small-town Pennsylvania detective who investigates a local murder as life crumbles around her. From creator and writer Brad Ingelsby ("The Way Back"), with all episodes directed by Craig Zobel (HBO’s "The Leftovers"), the seven-part limited series is an exploration into the dark side of a close community and an authentic examination of how family and past tragedies can define our present.
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