Top 10 things to do in the library:

1. Curl up in a bean bag with a good book.
2. Read a magazine in the Garden Room.
3. Play chess.
4. Do some research using the e-library.
5. Read a newspaper on an iPad.
6. Ask a librarian for advice on research and referencing.
7. Use the big screens to revise topics.
8. Use a pod to discuss group work.
9. Borrow an iPad to use in the library.
10. Browse the library catalogue.

This is just the tip of the iceberg! The librarians welcome your suggestions for new books and look forward to hearing about the books you’ve read.

Come and talk to us. We look forward to welcoming the new 3rd form on Monday 3rd September.

Browns Books for Students – VLebooks

To find out more about the e-book platform we will be implementing in September 2012 have a look at this presentation

Have a look around our amazing new facility.

We have the MYP Visual Arts 2012 exhibition upstairs and in the Personal and Social pods. This is a showcase of film and video created by MYP students.

Here’s an interesting take on Top 10 Books

Top 10 Banned books of all time

“The lights are calming but the vibrant colours are eccentric – together they work really well! We love it. The staircase still looks fabulous.”

“The Library is amazing. Can’t wait to do some productive revision in the “Personal Pod”. Love the colours.”

“Modern and smart, lots of room for revision and it’s a light, airy, welcoming place.”

At 8.30am the crowds poured in – eager to see the transformed Library. Soon it became a hive of activity with lessons going on in the pods and individual study in all rooms. Harry O’Hare was the first to borrow a book, Leo Sutton tried out the first ipad, Jamie Allum helped set up the wireless mice and keyboards in the pods and Richie Wibbels was the first person to use the Library. It was fantastic to see pupils experimenting with the big screens and Mr Auger’s Maths lesson in the Physical pod. So many questions and ideas – plenty to work on in the coming weeks. We welcome your ideas for educational apps for the ipads and e-magazines and newspapers.

Thank you to all the pupils who are helping us get to know the new technology – informal ipad tutorials and for all your enthusiasm.

Mrs McGregor’s Creative Writing Club are coming in later today – no doubt  they’ll be inspired by their vibrant surroundings!

Come and explore, browse the shelves and the Library catalogue on the  new touch screen computers. Try out an ipad or a Samsung slate. Choose your favourite spot to read, revise or research. (from smallpods to the Harkness table in the Moral room).