Our library is a light and airy space which houses over 20,000 items and includes books, Videos/DVD’s, Music CD’s, Modern Foreign Language DVD’s/CD’s, Story CD’s, Magazines and Journals, Newspapers delivered daily. Topic trays full of useful information. There are 12 computers linked to the school network and the Internet and pupils are allowed to print out their work. Photocopying is available at a cost of 5p for A4 10p for A3.

Library Lessons:
Years 7-9 have one English lesson per week for quiet reading. Our school takes part in the Accelerated Reader programme which is a computer based assessment of reading progression. Students choose and read books at their appropriate reading levels, the student then takes a quiz on their chosen book, immediate information on the reading and vocabulary progress of that student is then available.
Year 7 have one Information Skills session per week for two terms with the Librarian.

Oliver:
Our computerised library system and is available via any computer connected to the Internet. Useful web addresses are also available and have been recommended by educational specialists.

Activities:
Lunchtime clubs take place in the library and include Chess Club, Board Games Club and Reading Clubs. Scholastic Book Fairs are held twice a year and we also have visiting Authors/Poets etc. Various activities take place during the period covering World Book Day. Homework Club is held from 15:40–17:00 Monday to Thursday. SEN help is also available in the library at this time.

Staff:
Mrs Pauline Butler, Librarian and Mrs Kay Thomas, Library Assistant.
Volunteer parent helpers and pupil assistants.

All are welcome to use the Library but please remember:-
Place your bags in the racks provided – No food or drink allowed – No running.
Respect the right of others to work quietly.