Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Year 6 to 7 Information Pages
Library
Welcome to the library. We can't wait to meet you!
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The Library is open before school at 8.00am, at break, lunchtime and after school for Homework Club (Monday – Thursday 3.30 - 4.30). We close on Fridays at 3.20. Students are welcome to come and read, borrow or return books, do homework, find information and use the computers. The Learning Resource Centre Manager (Mrs Keir) is there to help you, as well as a team of Student Librarians.
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Students may borrow up to four books / resources at a time. Books are normally issued for two weeks but can be renewed if needed. We do not fine if books are late but do ask you to pay or replace if you lose or damage a book
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From time to time you may be sent during lesson time to work on a specific task, find a book or information or print out work. You will only be able to do this if you have permission from your teacher.
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Suggestions for new items for purchase or activities are always welcomed – just let the librarians know what it is you are interested in.
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We organise author visits. book fairs, world book day, make book recommendations and promote reading for pleasure throughout the school
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Students can also go and study in Central Library after school. The Library is open Monday 9.30-5, Tuesday 9.30-7, Wednesday 9.30 -5, Thursday 9.30 -7, Friday 9.30 - 5.
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Summer reading:
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Click on the following link to find reading recommendations if you are joining the school in Year 7 from September. There are some fantastic books on this list that we know you will LOVE!
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bccs.fireflycloud.net/the-library/student-reading-lists/reading-list-year-6-to-7
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Borrow books from your local library or access our e-books. Here's the link:
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Visit your local library (due to open after July the 4th) and take part in the Summer Reading Challenge. You read 6 books of your choice and get a free DVD hire at the end of the summer. Here is the link: summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ or call into your local library to find out more. You can also take part online.
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BLM and books on racism.
We have a guide covering all year groups on books about race. From non fiction to stories there is something for everyone to enjoy and learn from.
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docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mKgRYtMpD614z7lOyU3XIyyOC8QUQzNuWx_gE4he100/edit?
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Also a parent's guide to BLM:
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School Library Membership 2020 -21:
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To sign up to the libarary please click on the link below and fill out the google form.
