THIS SECTION IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OCTOBER 2018
School Librarian:
Miss Mary Rusk (Thu/Fri)
The library is at the heart of the school - regular engagement with the library ensures that all pupils are able to develop information literacy skills, which will help them in all subjects throughout the school. A pupil with good information literacy skills will be able to search for, understand, summarise and present information.
In addition, reader development activities are designed to encourage "Reading for Pleasure" (reading outside of what is required in school). One of the jobs of the librarian is to ensure that every pupil can find "that book" that will open up the wonderful world of reading for them. Evidence shows that reading for pleasure has a fundamental effect on reading and writing ability, text comprehension, self confidence as a reader and breadth of vocabulary. Put simply, reading makes you more clever!
The librarian regularly organises author visits and book-related activities to enhance pupils' experience of reading and books.
Collections
The library has a number of collections to ensure that pupils of all interest and reading levels are able to access books and reading.
- Fiction for junior and senior readers
- Quick reads for less able and developing readers
- Magazine
- Graphic novels and "fun facts" books
- Non-fiction collection
Services
- Support from a chartered librarian (Thursdays & Fridays), including information skills classes for all S1 pupils
- Author visits and book promotions
- Book groups
- Lunchtime activities and after school clubs for all year groups, encouraging pupils to use the library outwith school hours
- Homework help
- Career advice through a Careers Clinic, held weekly with a Careers Advisor, working closely with the school's pastoral care team