The school library is open at break & lunch time and for an hour after school to complete homework.
It has a wide range of books and resources available, as well as opportunities to get involved in extra curricular activities.
Students in years 7 & 8, have a daily 20mins of reading so should always have a book in their bag. They also take part in fortnightly library lessons and are encouraged to participate in our accelerated reader programme. For every book they finish they can take a quiz to determine accuracy and understanding; every word counts towards becoming a word millionaire and winning the form trophy!
Students can access accelerated reader in school or from home by clicking on the link below.
User name for the name Joe Smith would be: jsmith. We have asked students to set the same password as they would to login in to the school system. If they are having any problems, please visit the school library for assistance.
If parents/carers would like to know more about accelerated reader then please visit the link below for a full guide to accelerated reader.
Acclerated Reader - Parents Guide
Parents/carers are able to view their child's progress in accelerated reader.
If you would like a log in please send an email to:
In the school library we use library management software Libresoft, students can access from home and school to see what books we have in stock, the staus of their loans and to write book reviews.
All students and staff can log onto their account from school or home by using their micosoft school login.
We are constantly updating our collection of books and students are welcome to request books they would like to read or recommend books they have enjoyed.
Please email us if you have any queries regarding the library or would like to request a book.
If you would like to take your love of books and reading further you can sign up to become a junior librarian.
Junior librarians assist with checking books in, shelving materials, organizing displays, and keeping the library tidy and welcoming. Their work helps to ensure the library runs smoothly and the time you spend here also counts towards you baccalaureate.
Our book groups motto is "Read Books, Be Kind, Stay Weird" a place where all students who share a love of reading are welcome. We don't meet regularly, however below are just some of the things we get involved in throughout the year. Book Group numbers are reviewed at the end of every school year to keep the group at a non-intimidating level. If you would like to join - please speak to the librarian.
The Carniege Book Awards were successfully shadowed last year and we plan to shadow these again this year, the nominations have now closed with 125 books!
We will wait for the short list to be revealed in the new year and look forward to reading and dicsussing these as part of WGS Book Group.
Some of our able readers have become involved with a scheme run by the Oxford Story Museum have now become ambassadors for the story museum
As a Youth Collections Ambassador they have the opportunity to:
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