This term we have launched several activities and events:  Bookmark Competition  Premier Reading Challenge has begun – there are approximately 170 days to go. This will end on 8th September  Author’s Visits  Book Week    I would like to introduce Victoria Niang Suan Hoih, our Library Captain for 2023: I… Read More

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It’s Halloween this month and we’re celebrating stories that have a little bit of ‘boo’! Pop into the Library this month to find a recommendation to get your heart racing!     October is also Dyslexia Awareness Month. We have quite a number of books that are printed specially to support… Read More

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The benefits of reading have always been positive, and are well documented. In addition to increasing your vocabulary and developing your literacy, there are also many health benefits, including developing empathy and understanding.   In the period after World War I, nurses and doctors started to appreciate the calming and restorative… Read More

Whispers around the library are that the new building is nearing completion, and hopefully by the time we get to write again for the next newsletter, we will have lots of news to share with you, as well as a brand new space to read in! But for now, the… Read More

One of the things that we like most about a library (and in particular, our library) is that its always in a constant state of change. Sometimes, these changes are only small and other times they make an impact, but every change is important to take note of. As some… Read More

Library Report – February 2022    The dust quite literally settled on the shelves over the Christmas break in our Library, as construction work began on the new wellbeing centre.   If you’ve been into the Library lately, you’ll notice that there have been a few changes! But, a change is… Read More

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This year has again thrown a number of challenges at the Library, with much of the last part of the year spent in lockdown and away from our Library. The books have become very lonely without excursions outside of the Library. However, it’s been great to see everyone access Wheelers ebooks… Read More

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There are lots of studies that demonstrate just how important reading is; from helping to increase vocabulary, learning to spell, and understanding how sentences work, all the way through to the health benefits which include better empathy, less anxiety and an ability to self-regulate emotions.   The benefits of reading cannot be… Read More

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As always, the Library has been very busy organising our collection! We have some fantastic new titles, which are all on display and we are always willing to offer a recommendation. If you haven’t been into the Library for a while, make sure you find time to drop in and see us!   While we… Read More

One of the most incredible aspects of working in the Library is seeing learning in action through the changeover of reading material and the support that our Library receives through consistent visitors.   We love watching our students use the Library resources; lunchtimes are always busy and full of students exercising their critical… Read More