Resource Centre

Resource Centre

Welcome to our Resource Centre

We are open - 

Monday - Friday:

8:00am - 5:00pm

"The staff are truly amazing, they are all so helpful and fun, interested and personal" - Fulford School Sixth Former

We are a central point for a collection of over 22,000 resources including books, audio CDs, DVDs, newspapers, journals, journal articles and websites but this is just the beginning of what we have to offer you.

We have six networked computers available during breaks, lunchtime and after school for those of you needing to complete your homework.

You can keep up to date with the latest breaking news with Ceefax, buy stationery at low prices, use our photocopier or simply relax with one of our many magazines or comics.

We offer a DVD repair & cleaning service for a small charge.

You can join our Book Review and Reading Champions lunchtime clubs. It’s a great way to meet people and talk about books you enjoy.

You can also build up your own library by buying books from our Scholastic Book Club.

Whatever your needs we are happy to help - just ask, we don't bite (usually!)

"The Resource Centre is very well organised and efficiently managed, it is used well by the students from all year groups" Ofsted 2003

"The RC makes a very good contribution to students' literacy through a reading club, The Reading Champions scheme and support for special events such as World Book Day" Ofsted 2009

Staff

Mrs Rowena White BA, Dip.H.E., MCLIP Resource Centre Manager

Mrs Sue Igoe Resource Centre Assistant

Mrs Jayne Whale Resource Centre Assistant

Library Skills programme

The Resource Centre organises a Library Skills programme for Years 7 and 9 during which students are taught research skills and become familiar with all resources in the Resource Centre such as newspaper articles, journals and websites as well as books. 

Advanced Library Skills programme

For the sixth form, the Resource Centre organises a more advanced Library Skills programme  introducing students to the Connexions Library and demonstrating more on-line resources. 

Extra Curricular

Book Review Club

Meets in the Resource Centre every Monday at 1.40. Members judge books for the Red House Children’s Book Award and take part in other book related activities. Past activities include Book Deal or No Deal, Eggheads, balloon debate, visiting speakers, making audio story books and quizzes.

Reading Champions

Meets fortnightly in the Resource Centre. Members work towards three levels of achievement: bronze, silver and gold.

Bridge Club

Meets every Tuesday and Thursday 1.30 in B3. All levels catered for.

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