The School Library
The school library resource centre provides
pupils and staff with a pleasant environment which supports effective
learning and teaching.
A wide range of cross-curricular
materials is available for reference and borrowing. Pupils and staff
have access to PCs and CD-Roms, microfiche, periodicals, study aids and
current information on a wide range of topics. Ms Borthwick, Library
Auxiliary, is on hand to answer any queries and provide help. In First
Year all pupils are given an introduction to the Fiction Section and
the procedures for borrowing materials, to encourage recreational
reading. They each receive a “Basic Library Skills” booklet
to be kept in their English folder for future reference.
During
their first year pupils visit the Library again to become familiar with
the Reference and Non-Fiction sections as well as the many other
resources, which will enable them to independently research
information. A useful skill required for most subject areas. The
library is well-used by all year groups and is open at intervals and
lunchtimes to allow pupils to study quietly, or to have access to the
resources. The library is also open each day (Monday to Thursday) after
school for pupils to complete and seek help with homework.
The Careers Section of the library is updated regularly by Ms Borthwick in conjunction with the Careers Advisor.
The Adult Education Office is situated in a room within the library and adults in day school have access to library resources.