LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE
Welcome to the Learning Resource Centre. The LRC is more than just a library. As well as offering a large collection of fiction and non-fiction books, computers can be used for homework and research. Students are welcome to print their homework in the LRC; this facility is currently free of charge. We are open before school, break and lunchtime every day and also until 4.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Students from all year groups regularly have the opportunity to attend author talks as well as participate in the annual Swindon Youth Festival of Literature and World Book Week activities.
Reading for pleasure is strongly linked to educational attainment as well as personal and social development. Positive reading habits are promoted and encouraged through the wide, current and free choice of reading materials available. Library lessons are a regular part of the timetable for the lower years, as well as developing information literacy skills, whilst R6 have regular seminars in literacy and study skills as well as a reserved part of the LRC so they are able to access resources whenever they want.
The LRC is a great place to be, whether it's for completing homework, reading quietly or just taking a breather from the hustle and bustle of school life. Mrs Day and/or Mrs Tonkin are always on hand, ably supported by the Student Librarians and Community Champions during break and lunchtime, so come on in and check it out!
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Can be found on the school website using the following link:
https://www.ridgewayschool.com/downloads/theRidgewaySchoolSixthFormCollege/KS3-Reading-list.pdf.
If you or your student has a question about accessing any of the websites above, is unsure of their username and password, or needs any reading help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Day (days@ridgewayschool.com) or Ms Bridgewater (bridgewaters@ridgewayschool.com) or lrc@ridgewayschool.com.