Library

Our librarian	Opening hours
Ms Wyld – Chartered Librarian	8.00am until registration Break time Lunchtime After school until 3.30pm

What does the library offer students?

Fiction books – a wide ranging collection, covering many interests and all ability levels
Non-fiction books – curriculum titles to extend learning, plus hobbies and general interest
Newspapers & magazines – a daily newspaper plus a range of general interest magazines
Board games – to play during break
Revision Guides – recommended by teachers
Students have access to a supervised, quiet study space at lunchtime with PCs available for schoolwork and homework. Great for catching up on homework, or for a quiet read.

Up to two fiction and two non-fiction books at the same time. If the book you’d like is out, it can be reserved for you. Books are issued for two 2 weeks. You can renew to stop your book going overdue!

Behaviour

The library is a space for quiet reading, study and playing board games. Please show consideration to other users, and keep the noise level low. No food or drinks are allowed in the library. Poor behaviour may result in you being asked to leave.

Newspapers for Schools

We have signed up to use a website that holds archives for almost all national & local newspapers in the UK. This is the website link http://newslibrary.newspapersforschools.co.uk

Please see Ms Wyld for login information.

Book Groups

Every year we shadow the Carnegie book award. This takes place during the Spring, and is a great chance to read some of the best fiction published and vote for your favourite.

Events & Competitions

We hold book events throughout the year, so keep an eye out for the next one! We celebrate Roald Dahl Day each year with our year 7 students, and for the whole school we love World Book Day. Waterstone’s also come along every year with loads of books for our very own bookshop, with everything at a discounted price.

Author visits can be a truly inspiring experience, and we have been very lucky to host some well-known authors such as John Barrowman, Cathy Cassidy, Darren Shan, and of course ex-student Huw Powell.

Help

If you need help, ask Ms Wyld, she can advise on what books you’ve got out, help you with research, or with finding a great read.

Reading ideas

Reading ideas for KS3 and KS4

Useful Websites

Carnegie book award shadowing

https://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/grouphomepages/index.php?GroupID=2200

The biggest & best known children’s book award – have a look at the St Katherine’s pages.

Children’s Book Sequels
http://www.childrensbooksequels.co.uk/
This site lists all your favourite series in order, so you never have to wonder what comes next!

World Book Day
http://www.worldbookday.com/
Details galore for this popular annual event.

Libraries West
http://www.librarieswest.org.uk/
Home page for the public library portal covering Bristol, North Somerset, BANES, South Gloucestershire & Somerset.

Literature for Lads
http://www.literatureforlads.com/
New site aimed at recommending reads for older boys.

No Flying No Tights
http://noflyingnotights.com/
Features graphic novels & manga – reviews, recommendations.

Teen Librarian
http://teenlibrarian.co.uk/
Even more reviews & author stuff, as well as booklists

Reading Matters
http://readingmatters.org.uk/
Loads of great reading suggestions – try the lucky dip feature!

Love Reading

https://www.lovereading.co.uk/

Created to highlight Young Adult books - awash with great stories

YA Book Prize

https://www.thebookseller.com/ya-book-prize

The UK’s first book prize specifically for YA titles