Centre for Learning

Centre for Learning

Centre for Learning

Narandha Learning Centre

The Narandha Learning Centre (Library) provides resources to support the curriculum and co-curricular needs of our students and the teaching programs of our staff. In addition, it assists with digital technology skills, information literacy and the critical evaluation of
information skills.

The Narandha Learning Centre strives to ensure that students and staff assimilate ideas and information by:

  • delivering educational support for students and teachers,
  • selecting, acquiring and organising curriculum resources and information,
  • improving digital literacy to maximise access to information,
  • initiating specific learning programs.

The Narandha Learning Centre online resources can be accessed at http://nl.erc.nsw.edu.au/

Edmund Rice

Homework Club

Homework Club is an opportunity for students to obtain assistance in completing their homework and assignments. Homework Club is very popular and operates Monday to Friday from 2.05pm-2.55pm and is supported by the Teacher Librarian, Teaching staff and Learning Support staff.

Senior Study

Our senior students enjoy modern facilities for their study. The Narandha Learning Centre (Library) is open until 3.30pm each week day for Year 11 to 12 students. There are also two purpose built senior study rooms for use throughout the day.

Learning Programs

The Narandha Learning Centre offers a variety of learning programs. These include Project Based Learning experiences, Premier’s Reading Challenge, Literature Circles, Digital Literacy Skills, Study Skills Workshops, Literacy Support and Research Tutorials.

IT Kiosk

As an innovative learning school, Edmund Rice College is well-resourced with IT staff available for daily IT support. Students can have their devices repaired and charged, software installed and receive trouble shooting help.

Makerspace

The Narandha Learning Centre includes a Makerspace where students are able to work collaboratively, use technology and other materials to develop creative projects. The Makerspace fosters research, exploration, innovation, collaboration and problem solving.

Edmund Rice College has an ongoing partnership with the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus in providing emerging technologies.