Library

The Library will provide a high-quality service in support of teaching and learning.- Library Mission Statement

The library is located on the ground floor, left of the reception, and is open before and after school and throughout the school day from 8am till 4pm for students to read or work. The library is looked after by Miss Le and open to all, providing a bright and pleasant environment for reading and studying. 

Students are able to use this space throughout their time at Oasis Academy Arena to find lots of information to help with schoolwork and personal growth: with more than 4000 books, newspapers, and reference books, there’s plenty to be found in the library.  

Bookish events and things to do are also posted in the library and around the school, including events like ‘Readathon,’ ‘Blind Date with a book,’ scavenger hunts, writing competitions and more!  

Library policies and information for parents and students

Welcome information				Library Collection Management Policy
How parents can support their children				Library Strategic Plan 2020-2021
Library Mission Statement and Respectable Use Policy				Library Report 2020-2021

Borrowing books from the school library

Students may borrow up to 3 books for 3 weeks.  

All you need to do to borrow a book is bring your smile and name to the main desk and your librarian will do the rest! Books can be renewed for a further 3 weeks if it has not been reserved by another student. Just bring the book to the librarian to renew it. 

What happens if books are returned late or lost? 

Students must take care of the items they borrow and remember to return them on time (see the date stamped inside). There is a helpful reminder system in place if you do forget: your tutor will remind you, and a letter may be sent home. You could be charged to replace any lost/damaged books. 

Miss Le

Our school librarian is an avid reader of young adult and fantasy. You'll often find the top of her head behind the bookshelves or with her nose buried in her e-books. 

Her favourite books are: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.

Our student librarians

Huh? It's empty? You mean to say Miss Le is currently on the lookout for some amazing students to be her student librarians?

Do you have what it takes to help her out at break or lunch times? Are you...friendly, reliable and polite? Enthusiastic, full of ideas and keen to help? Wow. Then do you also have what it takes to play an exciting and important role in the day to day running of your school library?

Then you should fill in this application form, and send it to Miss Le at once! 

Note: all applications will be fondly processed and considered but, as normal use of the library is not currently possible, student librarian roles are currently on hold. You will be contacted as soon as interviews and training can go ahead. 

Why is reading important? 

Children in England are reported to read less frequently for pleasure outside of school than children in many other countries. 

But reading makes you:

• Smarter, developing your vocabulary and comprehension: reading teaches us words that enable us to better express ourselves.
• Develops empathy and resilience: reading allows us to step into someone else's shoes and experiences, allowing us to better understand and communicate with each other.
• Nurtures mental health and well being: children who do not read regularly are at more risk of developing mental health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety and aggression.
• Stronger! Studies have shown that those who read for pleasure have a greater ability to cope with difficult situations.
• Sleep better: giving your brain a good work out can help you to sleep better. 

Happy reading!

Celebrate World Book Day Remotely on the 4th of March! 

Using this Digital Book Token, you can get one of the exclusive, new £1 World Book Day books OR £1 off any book or audiobook costing £2.99 at participating booksellers and supermarkets. 

Find your closest participating bookstore or supermarket here

How can you celebrate virtually?

See info about virtual events taking place here

You could also:

• Check out the Show Your Shares and Design a National Book Token competitions for a chance to win up to £100 National book tokens
• Watch the Unicorn Theatre's exhilarating reading of

  @roald_dahl's #TheTwits, which is free until the 5th of March on their Youtube Channel 

Don't forget you can review books you've read for easy Arena points or contact your librarian for book suggestions or help. 

See the full terms and conditions of the book token here