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The Library
The Library was converted from two geography classrooms into a learning resource centre at the heart of the school during the summer of 1990 and was
recently refurbished during the summer of 2007.
The newly refurbished Library was officially opened by the Chairman of Council, Andrew Thornhill QC, on 1 December 2007. It now provides a balance
between information technologies/media and the printed word.
The ground floor has been totally refurbished with new shelving, soft seating, Librarian’s counter, display units, glass doors and plasma TV (which will
show relevant TV programmes, BBC news 24, DVDs). The Library has a class set or wireless headphones, so that the television can be viewed without
disturbing other library users. Library OPAC (online public access catalogue) is accessible on a computer on the Librarian's counter for students to
search the Library's catalogue. The school’s catalogue is an online "union catalogue" which allows students and staff to search all the libraries in the
College.
The Library benefits from a new mezzanine floor accessed by a spiral staircase. On this floor is a glass enclosed area with 12 student
computers and 1 computer for a teacher. This room also contains a SMART board to enable it to be used as a teaching room for information
skills lessons, English, EFL and research lessons for smaller classes. There is also a small AV area with 2 computers for audiobook/CD listening/DVD
viewing and an area to store DVDs, CDs and other media. The EFL section will also be located in this area. The mezzanine floor will also provide space
for an expanding collection of teacher's resources and professional literature to support their work in the classroom.
The collection includes an extensive range of children’s fiction and non-fiction to support the curriculum and also contains an expanding choice of
DVDs, CDs, magazines and online resources. The Library is open from 8.45am-5pm Monday to Friday and from 8.45am-12.30pm on Saturdays. Pupils may borrow up
to 5 items at one time for 3 weeks, with the option to renew them if they would like them for longer. We often have author visits and other exciting
activities. Please see the Preparatory School Library Events pages for further information. The chartered Librarian has 8 years experience of working in
school libraries including; St. Paul’s Girls’ School, London Westminster School and Harrow International School, Bangkok. The Librarian is supported by a
Library Assistant part-time.
The Library was converted from two geography classrooms into a learning resource centre at the heart of the school during the summer of 1990 and was
recently refurbished during the summer of 2007.
The newly refurbished Library was officially opened by the Chairman of Council, Andrew Thornhill QC, on 1 December 2007. It now provides a balance
between information technologies/media and the printed word. The English department has developed a love of modern children’s fiction in the students at
the Pre and the Library continues to support their good work. The Library will provide a venue for future author visits and book fairs, and will also
provide a computer suite, flat screen TV and an audiovisual area.
The ground floor has been totally refurbished with new shelving, soft seating, Librarian’s counter, display units, glass doors and plasma TV (which will
show relevant TV programmes, BBC news 24, DVDs). The Library has a class set or wireless headphones, so that the television can be viewed without
disturbing other library users. Library OPAC (online public access catalogue) is accessible on a computer on the Librarian's counter for students to
search the Library's catalogue. The school’s catalogue is an online "union catalogue" which allows students and staff to search all the libraries in the
College.
The Library benefits from a new mezzanine floor accessed by a spiral staircase. On the mezzanine floor is a glass enclosed area with 12 student
computers and 1 computer for a teacher. This room also contains a SMART board and whiteboard to enable it to be used as a teaching room for information
skills lessons, English, EFL and research lessons for smaller classes. There is also a small AV area with 2 computers for audiobook/CD listening/DVD
viewing and an area to store DVDs, CDs and other media. The EFL section will also be located in this area. The mezzanine floor will also provide space
for an expanding collection of teacher's resources and professional literature to support their work in the classroom.
The collection includes an extensive range of children’s fiction and non-fiction to support the curriculum and also contains an expanding choice of
DVDs, CDs, magazines and online resources. The Library is open from 8.45am-5pm Monday to Friday and from 8.45am-12.30pm on Saturdays. Pupils may borrow up
to 5 items at one time for 3 weeks, with the option to renew them if they would like them for longer. We often have author visits and other exciting
activities. Please see the Preparatory School Library Events pages for further information. The chartered Librarian has 8 years experience of working in
school libraries including; St. Paul’s Girls’ School, London Westminster School and Harrow International School, Bangkok. The Librarian is supported by a
Library Assistant part-time.
Opening Times
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Term-time only
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Monday - Friday
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8:45am - 17:00pm
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Saturday
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8:45am - 12:30pm
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Best Book Guide - Reading Recommendations
We have a number of books that have been recommended by the Book Trust, which are suitable for the age groups 5-early teens.
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