Library Resources
Our computerised library is home to over 7,000 fiction and non-fiction books – ideal for leisure and satisfying a thirst for knowledge! We also have a range of information packed CD ROMs, subject related magazines, and Internet access supported by a mass of useful web addresses to help pupils track down what they need. A mass of practical careers information completes this valuable resource centre. You can enjoy good access to the library, it’s there for you to use, so... you should use it! You’ll learn more and produce better work if you use the resources that are available to you. All pupils can use the library at break times and after school until 4.30pm and lower school forms use the library on a rota basis at lunchtimes.
If it will help with your lesson your teacher will bring your class to the library to work and, if you’re in Year 7, 8 or 9 you will make good use of the library during English lessons. While you’re in Years 7, 8 and 9 you will work on “The Reading Wheel”, this scheme encourages you to read different types of book and follow up work will help develop your comprehension skills. You can also have some fun participating in reading activities such as “World Book Day”, “Reading Week” and the school’s own “Scholastic Book Club”.
Mrs Brown, our librarian, will help you feel comfortable in their library and help you make best use of it by showing you how to use the library catalogues and index systems. |
Whether you’re escaping into a world of fiction, researching information for homework or learning how to build a rocket, reading is great! It helps you to learn, improves your writing and widens your understanding of the world, cultures, history and ideas. Become a reader now – and don’t ever stop!
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