The Library
WELCOME TO OUR LIBRARY
Welcome to the library. This is a space for pupils to gather quietly, read, play chess and complete homework.
- We have a fantastic selection of books, including many critically acclaimed and prize-winning novels.
- The librarian, Ms McCarthy, is eager to match the right book for each pupil, and is a keen supporter of the right to read for pleasure.
- All pupils are members of the library and can borrow books for a period of 10 days.
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Our library was opened by Newport-born poet Connor Allen, former children’s Laureate of Wales. The library has been named the Connor Allen Library in his honour. |
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WHAT TO READ THIS AUTUMN |
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New Books Arriving in the library soon |
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Several requests have been put in for graphic novels this term. In November there will be a delivery of new books for all ages including the graphic novels below...
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Here are some of the other books arriving soon.
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| REMEMBRANCE: Read the stories, remember the sacrifice. | |
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library news
LIBRARY BOOK GROUPS:
The Library Book Groups aim to foster a love of books, reading and writing.
Tuesday: Tranquil Tuesday – come along and enjoy crafts, chess, mindful colouring and friendship
Tuesday: Tranquil Tuesday – come along and enjoy crafts, chess, mindful colouring and friendship
Wednesday: Year 7 & 8 Book Group
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Here are some of the activities planned for this term:November 5th: Remembrance – we will be looking at some of the books written about war and conflict November 12th: Anti-bullying week – we will look at books with a powerful message about kindness and understanding and how reading can improve empathy. November 19th: Non-Fiction November – a look at our non-fiction collection November 26th: Library closed at lunchtime for Climate Action talk
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How to encourage reading...
Reading for 20 minutes a day has many benefits for children and young adults, including reducing stress, improving educational outcomes in Maths and English, and helping develop empathy.
It doesn’t matter if it is comics, novels, non-fiction, menus or instruction manuals … this is ALL reading. Reading from a screen, listening to an audiobook and being read to, all have huge benefits for children. If you read with your children, ask them if they understand what the words mean, teach them how to look up words in a dictionary and put new words into context by putting them into a sentence. All of these little things will help with understand what is being read.
There are several places you can gain access to books, aside from visiting your own local library.
- If you are a member of your local library, BorrowBox is a free service offering e-books and AudioBooks which can be read or listened to on phones, tablets or other devices.
- If you would like to read the first chapters of a book, sign up to the LoveReading4Kids website where many of the books have downloadable extracts.
- If you like to read reviews, try the Booktrust website, where you can search for books by age, genre or theme.