Library

Mrs Spencer is our Learning Resources Manager (librarian), she is an avid reader and can be found in the library from 8.00 – 16.00 Mon-Thu and 8.00 – 15.30 on Fridays.

‘I have always loved reading and enjoy many genres but I think my all time favourite books are: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Girl Online by Zoella, Nightworld by L J Smith and Harry Potter by J K Rowling.’

Miss Spencer volunteers part time in the library.

‘Reading is one of my pleasures, which is why I take the time to help out in the OAW LRC. I monitor our social media platforms on Twitter @OAWLRC and Instagram. Maybe you’ll catch the infamous Wintringham Whisperer amidst our shelves. My favourite books include Persuasion by Jane Austen and Moth and Spark by Anne Leonard.’

OPENING TIMES

BREAK (Changing books only)

 Y7, 8 & 9 - Monday, Tuesday and Friday

LUNCH – All Years

Monday and Wednesday

AFTER SCHOOL – All Years

Tuesday – Thursday 15.00-16.00

Friday -15.00-15.30

The library is situated on the ground floor next to the Dining Agora.

Things to do at lunch time:

Mindful Mondays – Change your books, read, complete homework, to get your brain working at the start of the week, you can complete wordsearches, crosswords, sudoku, boggle, word scrambles, mazes and lots more fun activities.

Wellbeing Wednesdsy - Change your books, read, complete homework, to relax and rewind ready for the second half of the week you can complete anti-stress colouring and drawing.

The library is a place for reading and creativity, everyone is welcome!

Things to do after school:

Change your books, return books, read and complete homework. We have various groups after school including LGBTQ+, Spirit, Break the Cycle and D&D – see the library window for more details or email Mrs Spencer, Anne.Spencer@oasiswintringham.org

You can borrow up to three books at a time. If you need to keep them for longer than two weeks, you can renew them during your reading lesson or when you have access to the library. Every book must be taken care of as you may get a fine or have to replace any lost books.

Click on the library tab and there is a link to access the library system. When you log on (email Mrs Spencer or your English teacher if you do not know your log on) you can search our custom-made book lists including LGBTQ+, Diversity and Inclusion, Science, Dystopian, Sports and many more themes/topics. You can also reserve books and check out the Top 10 most popular books for the week.

Please delete the highlighted section and change to:  you can search for books by typing in the title or type of book you would like to read. Remember to check out the Top 10 most popular books for the week.

One of the best aspects of working in the library is using your love of reading to inspire others.

As a reading ambassador how you behave in the library influences other students. Whilst you are not expected to challenge the behaviour of other students, you can use your knowledge of the library to help others. This can be done both by setting an example of good behaviour in the library, and by promoting the library in the classroom.

Part of your role will be assisting in the library at break or lunch, helping students choose books: most questions will be how to find, borrow or renew books. Recommending books to both the students and to the librarian and reshelving books that have been returned. Remember we also have our online eBook platform https://oasisacademywintringham.eplatform.co/

Do you think you could help? Anyone can apply but you must be friendly, polite and reliable.

Please email Mrs Spencer, Anne.Spencer@oasiswintringham.org if you are interested.

Check out the library Padlet by clicking on the tab, there you will find a link to Renaissance, popular authors, discover books to read or listen to, as well as book adaptations and virtual tours. There are also links to the Carnegie and World Book Day websites which also have great reviews, audio books and activities.

Check out these authors and books that are regularly in our Top 10

These books are available in your library, so why not grab a copy when you are next in there?

If you are a fan of Roald Dahl, click on the link and explore all his books. If you’d like to read one come and borrow a copy from the library.  https://www.roalddahl.com

If you love Horrid Henry or would like to find out more about the author, check out: https://www.francescasimon.com

Tom Gates is a popular series of books, funny with lots of illustrations. If you want to see what all the fuss is about why not investigate further: www.theworldoftomgates.com

Look at the Dork Diaries – do you fancy reading one? www.dorkdiariesbooks.com

The really popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, check them out and see what you think. www.wimpykid.com

Themed reading lists

Check out the library themed reading lists (log on by clicking on the Your Library Online tab).