Library
Ark Victoria Academy’s library is a brilliant place! Pupils love to visit the library. They enjoy reading books and using the I.C.T. facilities such as the kindles and the laptops. Pupils also enjoy the book clubs and book fairs. Every term we hold a book fair for the pupils. Pupils are able to purchase books, stationery or posters during their library session. Every book that is sold will allow the library to obtain some more books. The library is a pleasant and very popular area. It is very busy throughout the year.
The purpose of the library is to:
- find information to help you with your class work.
- add to your knowledge on a variety of subjects.
- use modern technology and traditional methods to confirm facts.
- enjoy reading for pleasure.
All of the pupils in the academy are members of the library. Every student will be registered by the librarian as soon as they become a member of Ark Victoria Academy. Every primary class will have a 30 minute slot to enjoy the library and to exchange their library books.
In the library you will find a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. We also have 25 computers that have internet and printing facilities. There are two interactive whiteboards and a plasma screen. The library also has a variety of DVDs.
Book Loans
Year One - Three – Pupils may only borrow one book for a week.
Year Four – Six - Pupils may borrow up to two books at a time for one week.
Year Seven - Eleven - Pupils may borrow up to two books at a time for one week.
Books should always be returned on time. Please note that if a book is lost or damaged there will be a charge made to replace it. A letter will be passed on to a child's class teacher and sent home to their parents. No further books will be issued until a child's library record is cleared.
Dewey Decimal System
The non-fiction books are sorted into different areas by using the Dewey Decimal System. The various sections are as follows:
000: Reference
100: Philosophy
200: Religion
300: Social Sciences
400: Languages
500: Science
600: Technology
700: Art & Recreation
800: Literature
900: Geography and History
In the library there are a variety of books about traditional tales. We also have books that cover sections such as dual language, poetry and drama. Home readers are kept in the library. Every time children change their library book, they change their home reader too. These books (home readers and library books) can be used when parents are listening to their children read and when they are filling out their children’s reading logs.
The library also has a careers section. This allows pupils to learn about different jobs. The P.S.H.E. section contains books that cover areas that are of a personal, social, healthy and economic nature.
Please click on the link below to have a look at our library blog.
The library is a place where lots of dreams can come true. It is a place where many children gain pleasure from developing their literacy skills. Keep an eye on this webpage to see the many exciting developments that are being planned for the library at Ark Victoria Academy.