Book Review: Disgrace by JM Coetzee

I read this book during our recent road trip to the mainland. It was recommended by my other half who enjoyed it very much that he thought that I would also feel the same way. Far from it. The only message I got this from this book is not to go to or live in…

Merry Christmas!

Wow! What a great year it has been for me professionally! I’ve been involved with the New Librarians Symposium since May this year, helping out with its marketing side. The Symposium will be held in Brisbane (February 2013) and I’m really looking forward to meeting up with the rest of the organising committee members and…

Smarty is on holidays

Well as you may have noticed I have been very quiet here as my family and I have been on the road for almost four weeks travelling on mainland Australia to attend my graduation. I completed my Master of Information Studies at Charles Sturt University earlier on this year and the graduation ceremony will be held on…

Childrens Book Review: Stanley Mows the Lawn

So here’s the 4th book of the six reading items I’ve nominated for my reading project to be completed by the end of this school term. In Tasmania, the third term ends on the 20th of December. Phew! I think I might just make it. My almost 4 year old chose this book at the…

Splash of an Idea

When I see and find things like this, I really do believe that I live in a lucky country. I came across this new educational resource via my PLN (Professional Learning Network) and it’s FREE! It’s called the ABC Splash and it’s an online resource for teachers, students and parents. For those living outside of…