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Learning Resources Centre

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The Learning Resource Centre is an attractive welcoming space situated in the Garrett Anderson block adjacent to the school reception. It is staffed by a full-time librarian and part-time library assistants. The LRC is open daily from 8am to 4.25pm and is a very popular place for students to spend time. There is open access before and after school, at break and lunchtimes, where students spend time reading, selecting books and completing homework and research for projects. Several classes use the LRC to hold their registration period in the LRC. During lesson time the LRC is used for class bookings and individual study.

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The atmosphere is busy and lively at break and lunchtime and at other times is a pleasant, quiet space often used by staff wishing to work in a peaceful atmosphere. Daily newspapers and several periodicals are provided.

Resources are selected to support the curriculum, to foster independent learning and to encourage personal and social development. Reading fiction is a hugely popular activity at EGA and the library is well stocked with contemporary children’s fiction, as well as classics, old favourites and multiple copies for small group work. DVDs are also available for loan.

There are computer, printing and photocopying facilities for staff and students and stationery is sold. Several educational games and jigsaw puzzles are available for use in the LRC and a lively reading group meets weekly. Author events, competitions and activities are a regular part of the LRC calendar.