HOME ABOUT US PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS CURRENT STUDENTS CURRENT PARENTS NEWS & EVENTS CAREERS CONTACT LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE (LIBRARY) ABOUT US SERVICES LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE (LIBRARY) COVID UPDATE Following on from rising Covid rates the Government has asked that face masks be reintroduced in all secondary schools for students and staff in communal areas. This is a sensible way to help keep students, staff and our wider community safe from Covid this winter. Therefore, with immediate effect, we are requesting that all students (except those with a medical exemption) wear a face mask when travelling on school transport, in communal spaces and when queueing indoors for food. Please remember to continue to perform a lateral flow test twice weekly. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping our local communities healthy and safe. CLOSE NOTICE ✕ We use cookies on our website to ensure that we give you the best experience. This includes cookies from third party social media websites, especially on pages where embedded content from social media can be found. Such third party cookies may track your use of our website. To continue with cookies, please click 'Accept' below. However, you can change your cookie settings at any time. ✔ Accept Monday - Thursday: 8am – 4pm / Friday: 8am – 3:30pm “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body” Richard Steele The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is the hub of school – a spacious, well-utilised, area that can accommodate around 70 pupils. There is a widespread range of fiction and non-fiction books, providing a variety of reading for all levels and interests. Titles are updated regularly, and pupils are encouraged to participate in the selection. TO ACCESS AND SEARCH THE LIBRARY CATALOGUE PLEASE CLICK HERE, THEN PLEASE E-MAIL BOOK REQUESTS TO THE LIBRARY THE LRC PROVIDES ACCESS TO: Over 8 000 resources - covering all interests and reading abilities The internet, Microsoft Office Suite and subject revision materials via 22 computers Printing facilities – pupil’s require their lanyard to print Local and national newspapers Monthly magazines and subject related periodicals Reading Cloud online quizzes to test pupils subject specific, and general, knowledge Reading schemes, book talking and author events, competitions LRC volunteering opportunities Dedicated post 16 study area Stationery shop Chess and drafts sets available during break and lunch times READING INITIATIVES Book Buzz- Year 7s choose and keep a book from an exciting selection. 7 for 7 / 8 for 8 / 9 for 9- Small reading group where pupils read a set of challenging texts (7 books in Year 7, 8 in year 8 and 9 in year 9). Reading Rampage- Year 7 & 8 reading challenge. Ten captivating books to read, rate and pass on. Opportunities to win prizes, meet authors and attend the Reading Rampage celebration event. Book talking sessions- Creative Learning Services visit to introduce exciting new titles. One-to-one & small group reading sessions- For pupils who require additional support to access reading challenge(s). Year 7 & 8 Creative Learning Services Book Talking Sessions and Empathy Day (10th June) BOOKS The library houses over 8 000 resources, with provision made for all subjects taught within the Academy, and multiple copies of titles in high demand. Pupils can borrow up to 4 books at a time with books being loaned for 3 weeks at a time but can be renewed by visiting the library. Overdue books: Reminders are sent weekly via form tutors to pupils Pupils are expected to speak to a member of library staff to return, renew or discuss any difficulty relating to loans After 3 reminders a letter is sent to parents/carers requesting the return of the book(s) or if lost payment to cover the cost of replacement STATIONERY SHOP The learning resources centre has a small selection of stationary items available for sale. Items are subject to availability. To place an order email: library@thecedarsacademy.org.uk Provide: your name, form and items required. Please ensure you have sufficient funds on your smartcard (Beehive) before ordering. Items will be delivered via form tutors. Pen 20p Pencil 10p Eraser 10p Pencil Sharpener 10p Ruler (15cm) 15p Ruler (30 cm) 30p Post-it-Notes 30p Pack of 100 revision cards £1.00 Correction mouse £1.00 Protractor 10p Compass 30p Clear Pencil Case 50p Saver Set: £1.00 3 Pens 2 Pencils 1 Eraser 1 Ruler (15cm) 1 Pencil Sharpener Revision Set: £3.00 (Years 10-11) SOLD OUT : More stock due September 2021 Small Exercise Book Half Pack Revision Cards Pack Large Post-It-Notes 4 Highlighters 15 cm Ruler 2 Black Pens 1 Pencil 1 Eraser 1 Pencil Sharpener 1 Clear pencil case Deluxe Set: £2.00 3 Black pens 2 Green pen 1 Purple pen 2 Pencils 1 Ruler 1 Protractor 1 Pencil sharpener 1 Eraser 1 Clear pencil case Scientific Calculators are available from the Maths Department Revision Guides available from departments USEFUL WEBSITES TO AID LEARNING BBC Bitesize (covers all subjects): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize Book trust: www.booktrust.org.uk Literacy trust: https://literacytrust.org.uk/secondary/ Wordsforlife: http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/7-11 & http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/7-11/tips Sound Learning audiobooks: http://www.soundlearning.org.uk/sound-learning-library.aspx LibriVox audiobooks: https://librivox.org/ Leicestershire Library Services Online Books and Other Reading Materials https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/join-the-library Revision The library has a wide selection of revision guides, covering all subjects taught Knowledge organisers and other useful revision materials can be accessed via the school’s student shared area BBC bitesize covers all subjects. For more information visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize LIBRARY EXPECTATIONS Allow others to study or read without disruption. No phones to be used in the LRC. No Eating or Drinking in the Library Use the computers for work purpose only. Computer games are not allowed at any time. USEFUL LINKS Beehive Webmail Ofsted CONTACT US 0116 267 7107 schoolenquiries@thecedarsacademy.org.uk Wanlip Lane Birstall Leicester LE4 4GH © Lionheart Educational Trust 2021 - All Rights Reserved. Subject Access Requests Trust Policies Contact Us