Library
The library is at the heart of our school and plays an active role in the Cheam High School learning environment both by encouraging reading and promoting literacy throughout the school. The library is staffed by our Library Manager and Library Assistant, and provides a bright and welcoming setting for reading and private and group study. We hold over 4,000 books across a wide range of genres and have a suite of 35 computers and printing facilities. The careers room is also located in the library and supports students from Year 10 upwards.
The library hosts library lessons through Years 7, 8 and 9 giving students a regular opportunity to explore new authors and genres. Students’ reading levels are assessed each term and students are encouraged to choose books which challenge and extend their reading. To build reading confidence and skills, our Reading Plus programme provides all students across the school with the opportunity to do regular reading practice to develop fluency, comprehension and motivation that students need to be successful readers.
In addition to lessons, a number of clubs and fun book related events are held throughout the year which enable students to have fun, make new friends and relax. For example, Roald Dahl week, World Book Day, Spooky Halloween week and Christmas week.
The library uses OLIVER, a computerised library system, which provides students with accurate information on their current loans, up-to-date details about all the resources available, with the ability to reserve any resource required. All students are members of the school library and given an OLIVER account at the beginning of Year 7, enabling them to borrow books for up to two weeks at a time. We also have a team of student librarians who help keep the shelves tidy and can help with book recommendations.
Students from Years 12 & 13 have their own library which is located in the 6th Form Study Zone.
Students may purchase a wide range of stationery from the library shop using their cashless cards and cash.
Library staff: Mrs Booth (Library Manager) and Mrs McGovern (Library Assistant)
Opening Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 8.00am to 8.30am
- Monday to Friday – Break time (Year 7 and 8 only)
- Monday to Friday – Lunch time (Years 7 to 11)
- Monday to Friday – 3.00pm to 4.00pm (Homework Club)
