Library

The UCA library has recently had a major overhaul and a large selection of new books have been added to the shelves. The Library is a fantastic resource where students can borrow one of many books to read during lessons and at home. As part of the newly improved tutorial program, students will also need access to a book to read twice a week for 15 minutes.

Each student is given a termly ‘reading bingo card’. This encourages them to become more culturally diverse readers and to delve into genres which they may otherwise ignore. This healthy competition is rewarded in our end of term assemblies.

Like anything else, reading is a skill that becomes better with practice. Reading for pleasure is critical for ensuring that the practice needed to become fluent becomes part of the learners’ everyday life, and is not just seen as a classroom-based activity. Through reading, a student will improve their spelling, literacy, vocabulary, imagination and social skills, to name just a few.

Students are able to request any books they would like to be added to the library. We are passionate about encouraging students to engage in books that genuinely interest them.

There is a new KS3 and KS4 book club starting this term that will run throughout the year.

We have a brand new TeePee that will be used as a V.I.P area for those students who read regularly.

As well as books, we also offer a range of enrichment activities during social times, such as chess, a study area and a plethora of board games.

Library Opening Times

Monday - 8am-4pm

Tuesday 8am-3:15pm

Wednesday - 8am-4pm

Thursday - 8am-3:15pm

Friday - Break and lunch only