Library
Welcome to Hinde House Library!
“I always imaged paradise would be some sort of library.” – Jorge Luis Borges
At Hinde House Secondary, we aim to create a reading school, where stories are cherished, and students are encouraged to read for pleasure.
Our library proudly boasts over 2,000 books and materials; this includes magazines, fiction and non-fiction books! Miss Flower, who runs the library, seeks to find a book for every student to enjoy.
Students are welcome to loan up to three books out at a time and keep them for a month while they finish reading them; and there are no sneaky late fines to worry about! The only time a student will be expected to pay for a book is if the book is lost or severely damaged.
During lessons, reading interventions and groups are hosted in the library. A host of extracurricular activities are also run by the librarian, such as Student Librarian, Creative Writing competitions, and reading for pleasure schemes!
Click on the following link to access Hinde House Reading Cloud:
Alternatively, the Reading Cloud app is available to download for iOS and Android.
Once logged in, students can see what books they have on loan, renew them, and even check our bespoke online catalogue for books. This allows students to find and reserve books which will be of high interest to them.
Students and parents are more then welcome to leave book recommendations for the school library at:
Leave a Book Rec for the Hinde House Library!
Or in person to Miss Flower!
About Miss Flower
Miss Flower is the Librarian at Hinde House Academy.
She spent a lot of time reading as a chid, and this quickly turned into a creative career, involving reading and writing.
Library Opening Times:
Before school: 8:00 – 8:45
Break Time: 10:35 – 10:50
Y7/9/11 Lunch Time: 12:30 – 13:00
Y8/Y10 Lunch Time: 13:00 – 13:30
After School: 15:10 – 16:00
Library Rules
The library rules have been created in reference to wider school expectations. Students are expected to follow the rules in the library or face appropriate sanctions.
If you have any further questions or wish to contact Miss Flower, please call Hinde House Secondary Phase.
Student Librarians
There were an overwhelming number of applicants to help out in the library at break and lunch time. Successful applicants were given a rota in which to attend their duty.
Duties Include:
- Loaning and returning books for students
- Tidying up and returning books to shelves
- Meeting and greeting students
- Helping them find relevant materials
Benefits:
- Work experience to talk about on their CVs and college applications.
- A gift at the end of term
- A chance to earn positive praise points.