HELPING HAND FOR STUDENTS

To promote the importance of education in the community, libraries across Fairfield City operate free

Homework Centres for students in Years 3 to 12 each week from Monday to Thursday, alternating between the different libraries.

Through this free service, students can access three hours of group tutoring by qualified teachers. Although the service is free, students must pay for any printouts they make.

The Homework Centres operate during the school term to provide assistance with homework and assignments in various subject matters, as well as research and study techniques.

A qualified teacher is present for the duration of the class and computers are available for students to type up their work and complete research.

The Homework Centres do not provide one-on-one tutoring, but focus on homework assistance in a group setting. Students can participate by dropping in to their local library during operating hours.

For students who prefer to study at home or receive one-on-one study advice, the web-based online tutoring service yourtutor is available.

This program is also run free of charge and is offered by the Fairfield City Library Service in partnership with the University of Western Sydney. Tuition is provided in maths, science, general English and research and study skills.

Through yourtutor, students will participate in a live, one-on-one learning session with a tutor in a virtual classroom. This service allows the tutor and student to communicate through instant messaging.

They can share web pages, transfer files and use drawing tools.

This service can be used from the library or at home, but it is provided only to Fairfield City Library members, so members must have their library cards ready when logging in.

Simply follow the onscreen instructions to download the software, and if you have difficulties, visit: http://www.support.yourtutor.com.au for technical support.