Our library has over 22000 items, which include books, CDs, audio cassettes, videos, pamphlets, illustrations and newspaper cuttings. Since September 2009 there have been 6728 loans: an average of 305 each week.

Pupils of all ages may use the library for homework, browsing the bookstock, studying, doing revision or just relaxing with a book.

Library Opening Times

• Before school: 8.00-8.45am.Break: 10.45-11.05am.

• Break: 10.45-11.05am.

• Lunchtime: 1.00pm-1.45pm. The computers may be booked for use during lunchtime.

• After school: Monday to Thursday: 3.30 to 4.30pm, Friday to 4.00pm.

Library lessons: Years 7-11 have one English lesson a fortnight when classes can come into the library and issue and return books. The lesson is devoted to reading.

Facilities

• We have 16 Computers linked to the school network and the Internet. Printouts may be made. The catalogue is on an OPAC. Classes may book to use the library for Information Skills lessons.

• There is a separate Sixth Form Library and Careers Library.

• There is a pay photocopier @ 10p per page.

Heritage

The Library operates using the Heritage automated library system. This allows us to keep track of library stock easily through the computerised catalogue. In addition, we have recently had a security system installed.

Special Events/Activities

• Gold Card Club- Pupils who read a lot can join this club and increase the number of books they can get out. They can also write reviews of their favourite books. This year we are doing the Best of the Best Havering Book Award, and plan to attend the final award ceremony at The Queen’s Theatre.

• Scholastic Book Club and Book Fairs- provide good books to pupils at reduced prices, while the school library also receives commission.

• Book Week- an annual event, with many activities and visiting authors and poets.

• Displays and promotions, highlighting current events or special commemorations throughout the year such as World Book Day.

Staff

• Mrs Pearson and
  Mrs Rothnie, Librarians

• There are also a number of Parent Helpers who come in regularly to help.

• We have 12 Pupil Librarians who help in the library. Pupils can train to become Pupil Librarians from Year 9 onwards.

Useful Links

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/home_flash.asp
Homepage for a number of popular children’s books.

http://www.ukchildrensbooks.co.uk/
UK Children’s Book Author directory.

http://www.cool-reads.co.uk
Two English brothers aged 11 and 13 went online with their own book review website … cool-reads happens to be exceptionally cool – both in a web design way and in a books way.

http://www.readingmatters.co.uk/
This site is about books and ideas for children and teenagers.

http://www.reader2reader.net/
Welcome to the readers’ section of the People’s Network, a site for readers to share opinions about books.

http://www.whichbook.net
Welcome to whichbook.net – a completely new way of choosing what to read

http://www.encompassculture.com/ enCompassCulture is a worldwide Reading Group.

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/default.asp
S-cool is a site dedicated to school students. A good revision website.

http://www.aplusmath.com/hh/index.html
Maths homework helper.

http://www.dke-encyc.com/home.asp
An online encyclopaedia.

http://www.exploratorium.edu/index.html
The museum of science, art and human perception.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
A free encyclopedia.