Eid Mubarak!
To mark Eid in our sixth form library we have created this display featuring a range of fantastic books by Muslim authors, all available for students to borrow. We have recently been working on expanding our stock of books by South Asian and Middle Eastern authors, including Muslim authors. I’m pleased to see the progress we have made so far reflected in this display and look forward to adding more books in the future.
Earth Day 2023
22nd April marks World Earth Day, which encourages us to reflect on our impact as humans on the earth and its resources. We have put together a display of non-fiction books around this topic for those who want to learn more.
Quick Reads
Some of our students would love to sit down with a book, but they just don’t have to commit to a full-length one, particularly in exam term. Introducing Quick Reads! These are books by well-known authors like James Patterson and Bernadine Evaristo – they just happen to be shorter, often around 80 pages.
Coronation Celebration
After celebrating the coronation of King Charles III over the weekend, it feels only right to mark the occasion in our library. Can you spot the royal connections in these book titles? 😊
UCAS and Apprenticeships
We have two new displays in the library to coincide with the start of this year’s UCAS cycle for our Year 12s. Students are encouraged to consider both university and apprenticeships for their next steps, and our boards are there to help them on their way!
Global Day of Parents
The Global Day of Parents celebrates parents and carers all over the world. This photo of our display also gives you a bonus sneak peek at our amazing study space, which we are very proud of.
Empathy Day 2023
Empathy is an important life skill which can be developed through fiction reading. To celebrate Empathy Day this year, we have put together a display of brilliant novels showcasing characters who grow and change over the course of the book. Students can read along as the characters laugh, cry, and experience disappointment, anger, frustration and joy.
Refugee Week 2023
19th-25th June celebrates the 25th anniversary of Refugee Week, which seeks to raise awareness of refugees’ lives in the UK and around the world. This year’s theme focusses on showing compassion for all through simple acts anyone can do.
Reading a book can expand our understanding and empathy for people with different lived experiences: in our library we offered a selection of books by and about refugees to encourage students to complete the simple act of reading and sharing a book with loved ones.
#Shelfies
Our staff love reading. Some of the sixth form staff shared snapshots of their bookshelves, which we have turned into this display to decorate our school corridor. Have you spotted the cameo from our principal, Mr Turton?
