Holmer Green Senior School HOMETEACHING & LEARNINGLIBRARY Library Librarian: Ms J Bamforth The Library is open every day for students to choose books, and to do homework and research. We are open before and after school as well as at break and lunch for general access: Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm A librarian and a team of student librarians from across the year groups are here to help students to get the most out of the library. Resources Whole School Text Book List (click here) We have over 10,000 books to choose from, including the latest in popular KS3 fiction and a wide range of curriculum nonfiction support. Students can borrow up to 4 books at a time, and more if they wish when they are in the habit of returning books regularly. Students can reserve books which they want to read, and make suggestions for new books to be purchased for the library. Students can search the library online catalogue using the “Library at HGSS” icon on their desktop. We have 38 networked computers with free black and white printing and scanning facilities. We are fortunate to have a separate silent study room as well as our large open plan space with the computer suite and study seating for 40 students. Reading KS3 English classes visit the library once a week for a silent reading lesson and to have the opportunity to choose new books. A key element of these reading lessons is the Accelerated Reader (AR) programme for Years 7, 8 and 9. This computer based programme tests student’s reading ages, and suggests a range of levels of books for a student to read, some of which will be in the student’s comfort zone, and others which they will find more of a challenge. Upon completion of reading an AR levelled book, students take a comprehension quiz and earn points towards their personalized reading goal. The AR programme allows teachers to monitor individual performance and motivation. Learning and Research The library is used for group work on computers by Key Stages 3 and 4, and by Sixth Formers for private study. Reading list Key Stage 3 Reading list Key Stage 4 and beyond Reading list HGSS 2021 Lockdown Letter from the Library PDF In This Section Results and Assessments Curriculum Rationale Department and Curriculum Information Learning Support and Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) Examinations Homework Guidance KS4 Courses 2020-2021 KS5 Courses 2020-2021 OXBRIDGE Information Library Academic Word List and Reading Lists Remote Access to Learning Year 11 Parents' Information Evening 2021 Year 8 Options 2021 Year 9 Parents' Information Evening 2021 16-19 Tuition Fund Copyright © Holmer Green Senior School 2021·School Website Design by e4education High Visibility Version·Sitemap·Privacy Policy·Cookie Settings Cookie Policy This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Click here for more information Allow CookiesCookie Settings