SPCC Library 201819Dec
DE-STRESS
& POST EXAMS READING
Exclusive Tips!
TRICKS OF THE TRADE!
English and Chinese Books!
How to De-stress with
3 STEPS!
Content Page Page 3: - Top patrons & - Our editors' message! Page 4: - How to de-stress in 3 steps! Page 11: - English books we recommend! Page 17: - Chinese books we recommend!
Top Patrons
2G 21 Chu Hoi Ching Serena
3D 28 Wong Yik Ching ivy
6B 05 Chan cheek hey grace
3F 27 yeung yan kiu elsa
4f 24 wong oi yau
6h 02 chan chun yin maxwell
5i 12 ng ka wai
4B 20 Pang tsz yu
2G 24 lei tsz wing kristen
Message from the Editors Dear readers, Congratulations! The first term examinations are now approaching. Some relaxation and leisure would not go amiss, and the library is very pleased to recommend a few good books for fellow St. Paulians to read. English books and Chinese books are both featured, and you can access these books either in the library or the e-Library! We have also included a 3-step method in releasing stress. So what are you waiting for? Swipe left, and we wish you happy reading! your editors
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Firstly, manage your time. The common way would be developing a timetable that you can reasonably stick to. You can prioritise the most important things like studying sessions and avoid unnecessary commitments. Planning beforehand can give you insights of what you should study in, say, a week’s time, while ensuring you have balanced play, work and rest. This can be significant if you wish to keep stress out of your school life.
STEP 1
Secondly, learn to relax. Find activities that you enjoy and free up your schedule for them. It is up to you to play sports, surf the internet or listen to music. Having a relaxing hobby can allow you to take a break amidst the tension of school work while lifting your mood, providing you with a social outlet and potentially improving your well-being. Of course, you can join activities held by our clubs and societies to explore your interests.
STEP 2
Thirdly, seek academic help. If you stumble on a confounding concept, don’t be afraid to ask the teacher or your peers, be it during or after the lesson. Misconceptions and confusion can easily build up over time and the stress would be quite unbearable as you have to try to clear them at the same time by cramming. You could also find online materials eg. YouTube videos for related information and revision.
STEP 3
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De-Stress!
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Wheelers offers a large selection of English books, with many genres such as literature, biographies, adventure, thriller, and more. Many of these books are famously known around the world and are worth a read after the exam period for relieving stress.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
A classic set in the 1960s, the story revolves around a girl named Jean, whose father is a lawyer fighting against racism. While told through the eyes of a six year old girl, many themes explored in the story are worth thinking about and relevant to our lives today, such as written and unwritten laws, class, and gender roles.
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief By Rick Riordan
A story set in today’s times, Rick Riordan integrates Greek myths and cultures into today’s world, mixing ancient and modern alike into a big story. Using light-hearted humour, sarcasm, and adventure, the book brings out darker themes like domestic abuse, low self-esteem, and sacrifice.
The Giver (Quartet) By Lois Lowry
A dystopian fiction book set in the future, The Giver steps away from the tradition of action and adventure and instead focuses more on emotion. The story revolves around Jonas, a twelve-year old who is chosen to be the next “Giver”, and realizes that people exchanging their emotions for no longer feeling any pain and misery. The conflict between safety and emotion is explored in depth within the book and shows us that emotion is perhaps the most important human aspect.
The Mother Tongue By Bill Bryson
This book talks about the evolution of the English language. With snarky wit and deep insight, Bill Bryson will take you on a journey on how an inadequate, second rate language of a small village has become one of the most commonly spoken and famous languages in the world.
Heaven is For Real By Todd Burpo
Young 4 years old Colton miraculously survives an emergency appendectomy, ending up getting a glimpse of Heaven in the process. This book explores the mystical and religious side of our world as we know it, and through the simple words of a child, gives readers an opportunity to think about what the afterlife is like.
中文小說、散文的精華在於深奧 的用詞以及流暢的行文。在學校 圖書館的華藝電子書網站上存有 大量高質量中文讀物，同學們可 以隨時隨地地閱讀 y r a r b i L C C P S
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"There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book, and a tired man who wants a book to read." - G.K Chesteron