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The Library is, situated at the centre of the school, is a hub for individual reading, class activities and Home Learning Club.
We take pride in providing a welcoming and productive environment for learners. The Library is stocked with a wide range of books, enriching the curriculum and providing opportunities to read for pleasure.
Library Opening Times
Monday-Friday, 8:15-8:30am
Monday-Friday, break time
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes
Feel free to pop in at these times to return or renew any books, pick a new one or simply to sit and quietly read a book.
Home Learning Club
Monday – 2:55-4:00pm
Tuesday – 2:55-4:00pm
Wednesday – 2:55-4:00pm
Thursday – 2:55-4:00pm
Home Learning Club is open for all year groups.
Please sign in upon arrival to Home Learning Club.
eBooks
Sora is a fantastic digital library offering access to hundreds of eBooks and audiobooks, from classic literature to modern non-fiction. Digital books are compatible with smart phones, tablets, eReaders and computers. Titles can be read right in the internet browser or downloaded using the free Sora app. Whether you fancy unwinding with an audiobook, reading a new fiction eBook, or flicking through a magazine – Sora is here for all your reading needs!
Student Access to Sora
You can access Sora in school by clicking on the link on the Student SharePoint. You will automatically be logged in via your Microsoft account.
NOTE: You may need to select your school when logging on for the first time – to do this click on Hampshire School Library Service and then Henry Beaufort School.
The Sora app is also free and easy to use. Download following these instructions:
- Search for Sora in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Log in using your school email address and password
- Select Hampshire School Library Service from the list
- Then select Henry Beaufort School
- Click on ‘explore’ to start browsing.
Home Learning Club runs every day after school for students to come and use the Library and utilise the resources we have on offer to complete their Home Learning. All students are allowed to attend and no booking is necessary. Students can access computers, laptops and books and are able to study in a quiet and productive environment. Students can collect ‘extra’ stamps for attending Home Learning Club and are also able to use the late bus facility on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays if they have attended.
Home Learning Club times are listed below:
Monday – Thursday 2.55pm – 4.00pm
Resources
There are over 4,000 books in the library, including an extensive range of fiction titles. We have a dedicated ‘graphic novel’ section, quick reads, classics and other novels of a variety of genres to suit every reader.
Our non-fiction section carries titles on a range of topics from football to politics, and everything in between. It is designed not only to support students in their classwork and Home Learning, but also to give them the opportunity to read around other subjects that interest them.
In the Library we also have computers and laptops available for students to use in their lessons and for school work before school, at break/lunch times and in Home Learning Club after school. Students can access a wide range of E-resources in the Library to help with school work and research.
Year 7 and 8 students are able to borrow up to two books at a time and Year 9, 10 and 11 students can borrow up to three. Books are loaned for a two-week period, which can be extended by visiting the Library to renew items if they are required for longer.
Staffing
The Library is staffed by the Library Manager, Mrs G. Paine, from Monday to Thursday and the Friday Library Manager, Mrs Smith-Dale. Mrs Paine and Mrs Smith-Dale are on hand to help all students and staff with any enquiries they have.
There is also a team of Student Librarians who assist at break and lunch times.
Student Librarians
Here at The Henry Beaufort School we have a great team of Student Librarians from Year 8 and 9 who help in the Library at break and lunch times and also before and after school.
The team are responsible for leading events, competitions and activities as well as helping to create displays, choose new stock and write content for the Library newsletter.
Student Librarians have the opportunity to work towards five awards (First, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum) whilst they are in post. These awards are all affiliated with the School Library Association and are nationally recognised. Every month, one member of the team is also chosen as Student Librarian of the Month by the School Librarian.
