The library aims to develop a reading culture across the college; supporting teaching and learning, literacy, information literacy and media literacy, and to encourage students’ reading for pleasure by -
using information for knowledge, understanding, imagination, and enjoyment
developing skills that enable students to take responsibility for their own learning
providing access and opportunities to resources, services and events
Everyone is welcome before and after school. Year 7-11 students can use the library at break and lunch times. Sixth Form students - study booths are available (from Monday to Friday) to book for study periods at the Library Helpdesk on a first come first served basis.
The library provides a quiet environment for students to concentrate on their academic work. It can be utilised by tutors during lesson times, to complete group work tasks or students can carry out independent research. Students can relax in a quiet atmosphere both before and after school and during break and lunch times.
All students and staff are allowed to borrow five resources at a time, for three weeks at a time. Resources should then be returned or renewed. Resources include;
It is free to borrow books and there are no fines for overdue loans. Resources can also be reserved and requested as required. The library catalogue is now online and you can view it here.
The library has a vibrant programme of extracurricular activities on offer for students to access on a daily, weekly and termly basis, as well as regular competitions and hosting a variety of literary event celebrations throughout the academic calendar (to keep up to date, details are posted regularly on ClassCharts, Microsoft Teams and on socials). Please click on the 'After School Programme' image for more information about the weekly library activities available in the library.
Are you looking for something to read this term? Why not try something superb from our Spring Reading Recommendations. Select your year group attached for some fresh new books that are available to borrow from your school library;
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Did you know that each student experiences being read aloud to by their form tutors during registration in the morning? You can find out more information about Form Time Literacy here and you can view which book each year group are reading this term below; (click on the book covers to find out more information about each book)
Did you enjoy your form time read and are struggling with what to read next? Then check out the further reading recommendations for each year group below (click on the image to enlarge). There’s something there for everyone;
If you love libraries, bookshops and books, then why not try one of our book recommendations all about libraries - simply select the 'Library' Reading List image, and click on the book cover that you are interested in. Looking for more books based on this theme? Then check out our further book recommendations on Accessit here: Library Reading List
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