The new school library has gone from strength to strength. It is one of the busiest spaces in the school with classes regularly using it for quiet reading, research work or, for our younger students, story time. This year we welcomed the Kindergarten children who have now become regular users.
We have had many books donated – thank you for each and every one of them. In addition hundreds of new English and German books were added to the shelves. The total stock of the library is now close to 4,000 books catering for a wide range of interests and reading ability levels. The library has also had a mini make over with new shelves installed last summer and cosy, colourful new seating in the spring.
The early morning opening has proved of real benefit to the younger children who can pop in after 7.45 a.m. and share a book with a friend or have a quiet read. The reading period, which has been integrated into our Junior Certificate English programme, is very popular with students, and supports the educational needs of the curriculum. Our long-term aim is to foster a love of books and reading.
The library is open for borrowing every day of the week, with specific times devoted to the Primary and the Secondary schools.
Soon we hope to take delivery of a number of e readers which will be available to borrow.
