I am extremely grateful to all staff who gave their time, over and above what would be expected, to ensure that my son achieved as well as he did. 
Library
The Library is a place at the heart of the school where students can access learning independently.
Housing over 10,000 books and resources, comprising of a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books, networked PC's with Internet access, which provides access to a wide selection of revision material.
Further resources available are a quiet study area for individual learners, a school shop to purchase items such as pens, calculators and sketch pads, career information and a wide range of Web resources and information, a mono printer and photocopier.
All curriculum areas make extensive use of the resources and facilities. A few lessons are time-tabled in the Library but most lessons that take place there are at the request of teaching staff who wish to use the books and computers and have access to the adaptable space and resources.
Reading is seen as being important in opening the door to learning and students are able to borrow two books at any one time for a period of two weeks, after which items should be returned or renewed.
Opening Hours and Homework Club
The Library is open Monday - Friday from 8:15am to 4:10pm.
The after school homework club is well attended by students and runs every Monday - Friday until 4:10pm.
The Library is open at lunchtimes for use by students.
A booking system operates for the use of computers. A reading group for Year 7 and 8 is held in the Library every other Wednesday lunchtime, commencing at 12:45pm. Sessions are run by staff from Kingston libraries. Boys are welcome to bring their lunch to the Library on these days.
Code of Conduct
- It is compulsory for students to bring their ID card to gain access to the Library and for the borrowing of resources. All students are issued with an ID card when they join the school.
- Students are expected to behave in a responsible manner and to not disturb others.
- Any damaged or lost items must be paid for.
- Food, drink and chewing gum is forbidden in the Library.
