As the School Librarian, I am delighted to welcome you to St. Aubyn’s School Library.
Our Library plays a key role in supporting the entire curriculum while also fostering a lifelong passion for reading in all pupils. It’s a vibrant, purpose-built space designed to nurture the imagination of pupils whilst, providing a welcoming, child-friendly environment which is open to pupils throughout their school.
The Library is a vibrant, child-friendly, purpose-built space which is open to pupils throughout the school day.
Starting from Year 3, pupils have the opportunity to spend time in the Library during their lunch break. Parents are also invited to use the space with their children here from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Mondays and Fridays, during term time.
All classes visit the library weekly to explore our extensive collection of over 9,000 fiction and non-fiction titles, carefully selected to broaden academic horizons whilst supporting our school promise, ‘We do our best to be our best: every day, we try our best in lessons and life’. Our online catalogue offers easy access to these resources, enabling pupils to pursue their individual interests and develop critical research skills.
In line with our mission of empowering children by championing curiosity and encouraging global citizenship, we also subscribe to ‘The Day’, an online current affairs resource. It provides daily articles on important global events and thought-provoking content aimed at helping older pupils develop critical thinking and debating skills. Both pupils and parents can access this resource at school and from home, extending learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
To support study skills, our Prep pupils participate in dedicated lessons that teach them how to make the most of the library’s resources, further enhancing their ability to research effectively while encouraging a lifetime love of reading.
Throughout the year, the Library hosts a variety of engaging events, broadening opportunities for pupils to integrate inquiry based ‘hands-on’ learning. We plan visits from authors, illustrators, and storytellers and encourage participation in Book Week activities and competitions.
We look forward to welcoming you to St. Aubyn’s School Library, where academic ambition, curiosity, and community come together in a space dedicated to nurturing healthy minds and facilitating a love of literature.
Miss Jemima Bridgman – Librarian