The Library
Chiltern Academy Library aims to promote reading for pleasure and encourages a love of literature.
It also aims to support teachers and students with research-based learning across the curriculum through the wide range of non-fiction texts available.
Chiltern Academy Library provides a comfortable environment where students can explore a diverse collection of popular fiction and curriculum-based texts. Our goal is to encourage students to become independent learners and to develop their critical thinking skills. We also promote reading for enjoyment through a variety of events and activities, including the Chiltern Academy Book Battle, Reading Challenges, Word Millionaire Club, and Reading Awards.
To access the library's resources, students are encouraged to use the library page on the Pupil Learning Platform, where they can find a wide range of reading initiatives, competitions, websites, and online platforms promoted by the library.
Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16.00
Friday: 08:00 - 15:30
Every lunch time
Book Loans
We have an extensive collection of print and e-books catering to diverse genres to satisfy our students' reading interests. Each student can borrow up to three books for two weeks and must return them on time. In case of any damage or loss of books, the student will be charged the replacement cost. Additionally, students can borrow e-books and audiobooks through our e-library, available on the Pupil Learning Platform.
Online Reading Platforms
At Chiltern Academy, we are committed to enhancing the reading provision for students by providing access to reading programs that will help develop reading fluency and comprehension skills.
Reading Plus
The Reading Plus program is an online reading program that aids in the development of students' vocabulary, comprehension, and reading fluency.
How it Works: At the start of each academic year, students take an adaptive reading assessment. At the end of each assessment, students are assigned reading lessons that consist of reading text that matches their reading ability. Afterwards, they are required to complete comprehension quizzes to test their understanding of the text.
At the end of each week, students are expected to complete five reading and one vocabulary lesson.
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader is an online tool that measures reading comprehension and promotes literacy.
How it works: All students in KS3 are required to participate in the Accelerated Reader program. At the beginning of each term, students take the Accelerated Reader STAR reading assessment test. The results of this assessment are used to determine each student's reading level. Students are then required to select books that correspond to their reading level. After reading a book, they take a short quiz to assess their understanding of the material. The quiz results provide valuable feedback for both students and teachers, helping to guide students toward appropriate books for their future reading and setting reading goals.
Student Librarians
Each year, KS3 students are invited to apply for the position of Student Librarian. Selected students receive training in various library tasks, including issuing and returning books, shelving materials, processing new resources, recommending books to their peers, and helping to display library materials. This program helps students improve their self-esteem and confidence and develop essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
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