Year 11 & 13 Raising Standards
- Laura Bush
Years 7-11 take reading tests throughout the year and monitor their own progress. The results help guide pupils to books they can read and enjoy. Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 have regular lessons in the library.
We want pupils to really enjoy reading and to support this we invite authors, poets and illustrators to our school. Pupils get the chance to ask questions directly, finding out where authors get their inspiration and if they are like the characters in their books. Previous guests include Sophie McKenzie, Dan Simpson, Non Pratt, Matt Oldfield, Elle McNicholl and Tom McLaughlin to name but a few.
As well as reading school library books we also want pupils to build and take pride in their own book collection at home. Each year we take part in Bookbuzz where all year 7 and 8 pupils receive a free book in December. We have twice yearly Scholastic book fairs and secondhand book sales throughout the year. Ms Davenport also regularly rewards pupils with new books.
We have over eight thousand books in the school library. Pupils can search the catalogue, create their own reading list and avatar by clicking on the above link.
Username is a pupils whole school email address including @aylwardacademy.org and the Password is library
We also have an ebook platform, free for pupils to use. Pupils can download ebooks onto any device at home, it’s a great way to dip in and out of different genres.
Username is a pupils whole school email address including @aylwardacademy.org and the Password is library
Eating, drinking (including water) and chewing are not allowed in the Book Loft.
Book Club book buying trip to the All Good Bookshop
National Poetry Day with Dan Simpson
Author, Sam Gayton visits Aylward Academy
A tiger who came to tea?
Lucy Lil, Storyteller visit
Local author Alex Woolf holds a creative writing workshop
Our Sixth Form students enjoy access to first-rate resources and working spaces. The dedicated Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre is fully-equipped with a suite of computers, over 100 laptops which can be borrowed, space for private study and a range of books and resources that are designed for the study of the courses that we offer.
The LRC is also equipped with a RISO photocopier and printer. Sixth formers are also provided with a monthly printing and photocopying allowance to ensure that they can develop into independent and resourceful learners.
8:00am – 4:00pm (Monday to Thursday)
8:00am – 3:30pm (Friday)
Ms Davenport – Librarian
Pupil Librarians: We have a keen team of Pupil Librarians helping us issue books, create displays and recommend new books for the Book Loft.