Values
In line with our school values, our focus in the library is to empower students to achieve academically, personally and socially.
- Academically – The library provides the study space and tools required to support our students’ academic development, in the form of books, IT, media resources and staff support.
- Personally – The library is a space where students can pursue their own interests and talents. Many of our students enjoy coding, drawing or writing stories and comics. Others have a strong interest in music, sport, history or geography. In the library we encourage students to use the resources to explore, research and practice these interests and to share them with their peers and staff alike. All achievements are recognised and celebrated, and this helps to develop our students’ sense of personal pride.
- Socially – Socialising, in a calm, respectful and appropriate manner is actively encouraged in the library. We have high expectations and a code of conduct for students choosing to use the space. Students are aware of their responsibilities in relation to these expectations and understand that use of the library is a privilege. Under the supervision of our Library Coordinator, an emphasis is put on cultivating mutual respect, kindness, inclusivity and equitable game play. Students ensure they are well presented, calm and seated when socialising in the library and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming; creating a safe space, that is conducive to nurturing the social skills of younger students, or individuals who may struggle to form bonds in the larger playground setting.
After School Library Clubs
If your child would like to join any of our After-School Library clubs, they should request a place by completing a registration form. To do this, the student will need to click this link https://forms.office.com/e/CkASHnW3AN and sign in with their school email.
Games club, Monday, 3-4pm:
Fun is the name of the game as students come together to play games of UNO! Jenga, Chess, Top Trumps, Battle Ships, Monopoly, Scrabble, Snakes and Ladders, Cards and more. If you have a game you would like to bring along to play, feel free!
Movie club, Tuesday, 3-4pm:
After a busy day at school, come and cosy down on a beanbag and enjoy an hour of the silver screen. We hold a great collection of family favourites and kids’ classics, from Finding Nemo to Guardians of the Galaxy. Each week club members vote on the next week’s viewing. No films shown are above a 12A rating.
Book Club for Years 7 & 8 – Wednesday, 3-4pm. Years 9,10,11 – Thursday 3-4pm:
Join us every week for a chat on the beanbags, about all things Book! The sessions are warm and informal – a relaxed space for members to enjoy and share their passion for reading. Yr 7&8 book club often incorporates fun, creative book-based activities. Book Clubs members are at the forefront in representing our school in the Warwickshire Teen Book Awards and Warwickshire Secondary Book Awards voting system.
In September 2024, a questionnaire was conducted with 60 of our frequent library users. Here is what some of them had to say…
What we do in the library….
‘Coding on the computers’ – George Yr.7
‘Write stories’ – Scarlet Yr.8
‘Play board games and talk to friends’ – Sienna Yr.9
‘Read on the beanbags’ – Isla Yr.7
‘Use the computer’ – Kaitlyn Yr.10
‘Do homework’ – Amelie Yr.9
What we like the most about the library…
How cosy it is – Koray Yr. 7
It has so many different books and fun activities – Skye Yr. 8
All the fun new games – Harry Yr. 9
The friendly people – Millie Yr. 8
How we feel in the library…
Great! Because of its joyful atmosphere – Finley Yr.7
Sociable and happy – Lily Yr. 9
Relaxed and calm – Jack Yr 8
Happy and calm when I am otherwise stressed – Laya Yr. 7
I feel safe, happy and included – Anon. Yr.9
I love the library! – Daniel Yr 7