Students can make use of this space before and after school as well as at breaktime and lunchtime to work on coursework, homework, read books and play card games or chess.

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The Library contains a variety of fiction and non-fiction books all geared towards reflecting both the curricular and non-curricular needs of the school community. We have collections of LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, dyslexia friendly, headspace, quick reads, HiLo, and graphic novels. If you would like to see what the Library has to offer students, please check out our Library catalogue.

https://highworthwarneford.oliverasp.co.uk/library/home/news

If a student is unsure of what to read next, a great start would be to try a book from our Top 30 Reads, available to browse in the Library and in the catalogue.

Other facilities include a stationery shop and 8 computers for students to use with access to a printer. There is also an opportunity for students to become Library Monitors during their time in school. This role involves students serving other students at the desk, shelving books and tidying.

 

Library Lessons using Accelerated Reader:

KS3 students are invited to come to the Library once a fortnight to choose books and read as part of their English lessons. Here they can quiz on their Accelerated Reader books to earn merits and book prizes each term. If a student reaches word millionaire during KS3, they will be rewarded with a certificate, a book and a reward trip.

If you would like to check if a book is on Accelerated Reader please use the following link: https://www.arbookfind.co.uk/default.aspx

If you are looking to quiz on a book please use the following link: https://login.renaissance.com/132672e7-a366-4740-bb4b-a06828fed2b5?state=1556f320-4638-4736-9d6d-a276f8e9baae

Annual events:

• All Year 7s have the exciting task of choosing their own book to keep at home from a selection of 16 options as part of the Book Trusts BookBuzz offer.
• An annual House Competition is run over the summer holidays to encourage students to continue to read over the 6-week break.
• Books are distributed to all students on World Book Day as well as vouchers handed out for them to spend at participating stores. There is also a House Competition quiz and a teacher/student activity over the week.
• Once a year, a Scholastic Book Fair is held to raise money to buy new books for the Library.
• Every November, Swindon schools come together for a week of activities to celebrate reading. As well as poetry, writing and illustration competitions, there are author visits for the students of Warneford and surrounding Primary Schools. For the latest information please check out the Swindon Youth Festival of Literature website: https://www.swindonyfl.co.uk/

Donations:

If you would like to donate any good quality recently published books to the Library please contact Miss Legg at LeggO@warnefordschool.org.uk

Or buy a book from our Amazon Wish List to add to our collection of student book suggestions. https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1UWYGS7TEL159?ref_=wl_share