The School Library

The library is housed in one of the oldest rooms in the school. With its high vaulted ceiling, it provides a calm, quiet atmosphere where pupils can work with no interruption, read, revise or just relax with a magazine or newspaper. It is also a focal point for visitors to the school.

It has some 12,500 books including fiction, non-fiction and reference books. In addition, it has a large selection of magazines and newspaper as well as several computers with internet access.

The library is open from 8:00-5:00 with a full time librarian. Pupils are encouraged to use the library throughout the day and the Sixth Form use the facilities for private study. Pupils in the First form have library lessons with their English teachers when they are taught how to use the Dewey classification system and how to access the library catalogue.

Stock is upgraded regularly after consultation with staff and pupils and book suggestions are most welcome.

Two publications are available each term namely the Library News, which lists new book acquisitions and activities in the library, and the Library Review in which books, plays, films, exhibitions are reviewed by pupils and staff.

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