Library

With around 10,000 books, access to DVDs in both English and modern foreign languages, magazines and daily newspapers, the Library houses a wide range of resources to meet the needs of all students. The stock is constantly updated, following consultation with staff and students to support curriculum learning and reading for pleasure.  

Opening times

The Library is open from morning registration until the end of day. Students may request to stay after school. Mrs Haveron runs the Library, assisted by Student Librarians.  

Surroundings  

The Library is on the top floor of the main building in a bright, airy location with views across the school. There is ample workspace for studying, a dedicated 6th form hub study area and an informal reading area with low chairs and tables to allow for quiet private reading in comfortable surroundings.

How to borrow a book 

All information about the library can be found using our library management system ‘Accessit’ . Each student has their own personal account on their chromebook and can use the Accessit search function (title, author, genre, keyword, etc) from anywhere in the school and at home to find, reserve and renew books. Students can loan books with the librarian or use the self service checkout, in years 7-11, a student may borrow up to 3 books for two weeks, and in the Sixth Form this rises to 5 books. 

Search for a book

Non-Fiction: The Library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification System (000 – 999) for all non-fiction, with useful posters and signs to help students find books easily. 

Fiction: Books are shelved in alphabetical order of the author’s surname. Books have genre labels on the spine.

Reference: The library has a selection of reference books to use within school.

Study Guides: The Study Hub area has a varied selection of GCSE and A level study guides for students to use within school. 

Library skills  

During the first term of school all Year 7 students are given an introduction to the Library as part of their English lessons, in which they learn how to become proficient Library users through a variety of activities.  All new Sixth-formers are updated on resources suitable to their studies, both online and in book form. 

Newspapers, journals and archive material 

The Library holds a range of daily newspapers and local weeklies. Many magazines are stocked, covering a variety of subject areas. The PTFA funds teenage magazine subscriptions. An archive of the history of the school and Faversham, comprising antique volumes and photographic material, may be examined on request.  

Book club 

The Library Book Club meets weekly, the activities include debates, trips and participation in national book awards.