The Library

PRIMARY LIBRARY

AT BSAK

BSAK Primary Library boasts over 30,000 titles by world renowned children’s authors. Spread out over two floors, the library is a treasure trove for curious young minds and contains a host of fiction and non-fiction books on a wide array of topics which support and keep reading at the heart of the Primary curriculum.

The primary library is a special space in the school that encourages and fosters a love of books and reading for pleasure. The librarians have an extensive knowledge of children’s authors and books, and they strive to create a warm and welcoming environment with regular activities, competitions and clubs.

The children who visit are encouraged to seek out new authors and genres, and the carefully curated and regularly updated collection reflects the diverse school community. The fiction collection has recently been genrefied, which has made it easier for visitors to find the books they love and also discover new favourites.

Every child in the primary school visits the library over the week. For the younger years there is story time, from picture books for EYFS to extended reads for KS1. For the upper primary years the primary library administers and supports the Accelerated Reader Programme, a reading programme that helps support and monitor children’s reading practice.

Student engagement is a priority and to this end the library provides a calm and quiet space for students during break, library monitors and Y6 prefects are a vital part of the library team and the students recommendation shelf is a popular area.