HOME/ HEADTEACHER’S WELCOME/ OUR SCHOOL/ ADMISSIONS & OPEN EVENTS/ SIXTH FORM/ PARENTS/ NEWS/ WORK FOR US/ CONTACT US/ SEARCH Library The Library at Saint Cecilia’s is a busy and essential resource accommodating almost 20,000 visits per academic year. We have an excellent range of fiction books, from the classics to the latest best-selling novels and graphic novels. The non-fiction collection covers curriculum subjects and topics of general interest and is regularly updated. The library regularly organises events for pupils, including World Book Day, National Poetry Day, book clubs, Whole School Read initiatives, author visits and book illustrator club. All children are automatically members of the library, and Year 7 groups attend an induction session in September where they learn what we offer and what we expect. This includes using their school photo card to borrow books and searching the catalogue for resources or seeing when their books are due for return. Highly-trained staff offer support to pupils, from helping to research topics, to suggesting books based on previous reading material. The Library opening hours are as follows: Monday: 8.50 a.m. to 3.55 pm Tuesday to Friday: 8.30 a.m. to 3.55 pm This month in the Library Library Website The Library has a new software, AccessIt, which allows children to look for books, renew items and more. This can be seen on any device at the web address or by clicking on the button below. Children need to log in using their school sign-on information to do things like renew their books or write reviews. Library Website Virtual Library In the Library we're really pleased at how pupils have adapted to safety measures and are still coming for quiet reading at break times in their 'bubbles'. With lockdown restricting movement outside the home, there's never been a better season for staying indoors making things! Why not visit the online resources made available via the National Literacy Trust? They have activities around literacy and both written and verbal communication to keep your child entertained. The Virtual School Library has features by well-known writers such as Tom Gates creator, Liz Pichon, and many more. Click here for the virtual school library Birthday Books We’re encouraging children to do the same as our Chaplain, and pledge to read a book a month, logging the titles on one of our special bookmarks. Please ask your child to look for a message from the Library in their school emails around, but not necessarily on, their birthday. If they reply requesting a book, we will mail one out - a nice treat to entertain them. Our Chaplain "On the 21st of September, 2020 I turned thirty-five, and was thinking not only about marking my birthday but especially how to mark my 35th year of life. One idea I came up with is to read a book every month in the coming year. As well as coming up with books I want to read I'm planning to ask some older and wiser friends to recommend the one book that has impacted them the most. Once I have my 12 books for the year I will decide which order I want to read them in, then get reading." News Nov 19, 2021 Parent Governor Vacancy Read More → Nov 5, 2021 Surrey Storm Trials Read More → Nov 2, 2021 Surrey Storm Netball Trials - November 4th Read More → Oct 18, 2021 Rugby Academy Trials Thursday 21st October Read More → Oct 15, 2021 Glassdoor fundraiser Read More → Oct 12, 2021 Netball Glory Read More → Oct 8, 2021 New Building Dedication Service Read More → CONTACT US Address: Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School, Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5JR Telephone: 020 8780 1244 Email: info@saintcecilias.london Calendar | Admissions | The Friends of Saint Cecilia’s | Sixth Form | Latest News | Governors’ Login | CPD Genie | Privacy Policy Copyright 2011 - 2021 St. Cecilia's Church of England school. Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 9413691. Registered office Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5JR. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively.