Library Open Times

Our large and vibrant library is valued by the whole College, from Year 7 right through to Year 11.

The library at All Saints Catholic College is situated in the main playground and provides a light and airy space which can accommodate around 60 pupils. It is staffed throughout the day and is well used by pupils from all year groups. It provides a friendly, welcoming and inclusive space in which to study, complete homework, read and choose books. Pupils also have the opportunity to join the library team as a student librarian.

Through Reading:

• Children are able to experience better educational and social mobility.
• Children are more likely to have healthy routines and habits.
• They are more likely to experience better mental wellbeing, self-esteem, and socio-emotional skills.
• Brain development, attention, and cognitive ability are all enhanced.
• Children have better school readiness and make more progress across the curriculum.
• They have better speech and language development, and literacy skills.
• Children build empathy by reading fiction.
• They develop creative problem-solving skills, and they develop their creativity and imagination.

Sparx support and homework support is available every evening after school as well as at break and lunchtime.

Pupils may visit the library in classes or groups throughout the school day. They may also use the computers and have their work printed.

“The library is always the best place to be!”

"The library is a safe, bully-free space because the librarian is always there.  You can meet your friends and do your homework together."

"Our library is fantastic! It is a calm and inspiring place to work and learn. We are so proud of our library as we have learnt so much from it."

Literacy

Extra-curricular activities