Our new school library is an invaluable resource made possible though funding from our Friends of Formby High School and the Wolfson Foundation. Situated in a loft space above A Building, this exciting facility is central to our current focus on promoting a love for reading and literacy across the school.
Fiction Collection
- Central freestanding shelves
- Available for loan by students
- Book donations always welcome
Reference collection
- Perimeter wall shelving
- Not available for loan in the first instance
Resources
- 5 networked PCs
- Seating for 35 students – soft seating and chairs
- Networked convertible tablets/laptops
- Wi-fi
- Large touch screen wall display connected to school network
Opening times
- Librarian working hours are 10.00am – 4.30pm daily
- The Library is open for student access at breaks, lunchtimes and after school
Online Oliver Library software
- Individual student and staff accounts
- Book loan
- Book request
- Book reviews
- Teaching group / tutor group / year group analytics
Word Up: the Year of Reading
Throughout 2018-19, we are encouraging all members of our school community to get into reading and expand their horizons with an active exploration of literature, vocabulary development and word consciousness.
Here are some of the exciting projects and developments planned for the year:
- Year 7 and 8 Year of Reading Letter (February 2019)
- Staff ‘My Favourite Book’ campaign
- 50,000 words challenge
- YouTube podcast
- Lunchtime book club
- Accelerated reading activities
- Author visits
- Roald Dahl workshop
- Literacy Shed CPD events
Community access
Our library facility is available for community use and hire. For community enquiries and bookings, please email library@formbyhighschool.com