Senior Library: About

Welcome to the Senior Library ​

The Senior Library is a vibrant hub of learning at our school.

• Our spaces are light-filled and welcoming. There are spaces for individual or group work.
• There's an extensive range of curriculum resources in print and digital
• Our reading ecology is inclusive & caters for diverse interests with recreational reads including manga, magazines, e & audio books
• The reading and information literacy skills programs are expertly designed by a qualified teacher librarian. Our students learn about literature and enjoy being a part of the culture of reading in their library lesson. Our graduates are equipped with the information skills they'll need to succeed at university, work and life.

The Library team​

Teacher Librarian

Mrs Keighery leads the team and with a background in specialist and university libraries, she knows where students are going and the skills they'll need. She's a reader; her favourite genre is fantasy. 

Library and English Teacher 
Mr Westhoff joins the Library Team in Term 3, 2023. Our new recruit's background is in Wellbeing as well as, English and History teaching. He's also written a book.

Support Crew

Mrs Ramos, front of house, helps every student feel at home in our library.

Contact Us

8.00 am - 3.30 pm

JUST  ASK !​

• Are your looking for a great book?
• Can't find information for a class assignment?
• Need a room for a group task?
• Need a green screen for your multimedia production?
• Can't upload your Turnitin assignment? 
• Not sure how to do a Bibliography? 
• Can't find a book?  
• Can't print in colour?
• Need help photocopying?

Just ask ! The library team are here to help you. 
OR email Mrs Keighery, [email protected]

Membership​

• To accept responsibility for all items borrowed on my card and pay replacement costs for any items lost, stolen or damaged
• To return or renew items
• To acknowledge that email overdue book notices are a friendly reminder for my convenience
• To respect the rights of staff or other library users in the library space
• To comply with Copying and Copyright Laws

FAQs​

How many books can I borrow? 
You can borrow as many books as you like.  

How long can I borrow? 
You can borrow books for 2 weeks and longer if you renew or extend your loan. You can login to the library catalogue using your usual computer logins and renew your loans. You can also renew your loan in person at our friendly help desk.You don't need to bring the book to do this. 

How can I get a book that's out?  
If a book is on loan and you'd like to read it next: you can reserve it. Make your request to the library staff or reserve online by logging into the library catalogue using your usual computer logins.

I've lost a book, what do I do?
When you borrow a book, it's your responsibility to look after it. Returning it in a reasonable time minimizes the risk of losing a book; you'll receive automated email reminders to help you.  

• If you've lost a book, don't worry! Let the library team know; we are here to help you.
• If it can't be found within a reasonable time, the cost of replacing the lost book will be added to your school fees.