A message from Mr Latty – our Learning Resource Manager
The library is open both before school from 7:45am and after school until 5:30pm
Our Learning Resource Centre plays a central role in helping students gain the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for learning, life and work. It offers a flexible learning environment where library staff support and enthuse young people on reading journeys. The skills honed in our LRC will stay with pupils throughout life – equipping them with the skills needed to translate information into knowledge.
The LRC supports all curriculum areas and subjects, and underpins interdisciplinary learning. It provides young people with the transferable skills which create opportunities for personal achievement through life. An inspiring and nurturing space, the LRC fosters wellbeing and creativity across the school community. It has the capacity to make a positive contribution to both the educational ethos and life of a school. We also offer access to a range of high quality information resources which are tailored to meet the specific learning and teaching needs of the school.
The ethos of COLASP centres on books and the importance of reading, not only for academic purposes but also for empathy and inclusivity. We believe that seeing adults reading is a positive role model for children. And our view concurs with a recent literacy survey that named education staff among the most important exemplars for young people. An important aspect of my job, therefore, is ensuring that our pupils see adults read; however that may be achieved.
