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Library

The Library

Librarian - Ms Torrens

The Librarian can be contacted by emailing

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Opening Times:

Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.20pm

Closed either P3 or P5 daily – please check the main door for information

Students may borrow books during break and lunch. You may also do so before and after school, excepting in very busy periods.

Drop-In Centre:

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The library’s computer suite (the Drop-In Centre) is available during timetabled periods for sixth form use unless it has been booked by a member of staff.

It does not open at break, early and late lunch (12:05-13:25pm), or before and after school, and closes for the day at 3.10pm.

Note that it also may be closed during P3 or P5 – please check the main doors for information on the day.

Note that workstations are monitored in this area, and students must adhere to LSS acceptable computer use policy whilst in the room.

Borrowing:

All students are members of the library and can take out up to 3 books at any one time, for a period of 3 weeks. Sixth form students can borrow up to 6 for 6 weeks.

OVERDUE ITEMS & DAMAGED BOOKS: Fines and charges

Library Fines

Students from Y7-Y11 are not charged overdue fines
Sixth form students are charged at a rate of 10p per book per day (capped at £10 per item)

However, please note:

All students are expected to be responsible for looking after books borrowed from the school library, and to be proactive in their renewal or return. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to renew a loan if you cannot make it into the library by the due date. The librarian will then email your new, extended due date (this can only be done a maximum of 3 times)

Items that have been overdue for a significant period of time, and which have been given the maximum number of 3 reminders via the Library Management System - as well as 2 reminders and a further final return deadline from the librarian - will have the replacement cost placed on ParentPay. The user account will be frozen until the matter is resolved.

This typically only happens after a student has consistently ignored all reminders and failed to communicate with the librarian regarding the matter. A strike will be issued before this occurs, and will include a clear warning that the next step will involve a charge being levied.

If a book is returned damaged beyond repair, the replacement cost will also be placed on ParentPay.

Note that all books are checked for damage prior to issue. If a book has slight damage, a message to that effect is place on the Library Management System student account to ensure that no-one is unfairly blamed.

Once authorised, the charge cannot be reimbursed.

Therefore, if a student eventually tries to return an overdue or ‘lost’ book only after receiving the final charge warning, they may instead retain the book.

Library Resources:

The Library stocks a wide range of periodicals and monthly subject reviews for student use. These are reference only and may not be borrowed. The Library photocopier is available for students who wish to copy articles. Please ask the Librarian for assistance if necessary.

Student Librarians

Students are encouraged to have an active role and input into the Library and in our team there are student librarians representing most year groups.

If you are interested in becoming a student librarian, please contact Ms Torrens for information on how to do so.

To join the team you must be in Y8 or above.

The Student Librarians play a very important role in the day-to-day upkeep of the library and our new recruits will be joining a team that works very hard to ensure that such a huge volume of books, magazines and articles is cared for well.

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LIBRARY NOTICES

Please remember that the Library is there for the use of all students and act in accordance with LSS behavioural policy. Anyone found disturbing other students, especially during exam season, will be removed from the library. Students should keep noise to a minimum, be seated at a table, and return books to shelves after each visit. No food, drink, or use of electronic gadgets is permitted in the library during school hours.

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LIBRARY NEWS

Please note that the LSS behavioural policies, including that of computer use, apply in the Library. To that end, students are not permitted to bring in food, drink, or mobile phones. Normal sanctions will apply to individuals who do not adhere to these conditions.

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UPCOMING EVENTS & NOTICES

Please monitor this section for information on forthcoming events.

The Library Newsletter is returning under the same name, but a different editor!

We hope to get this newsletter out to students and Parents each term. For those who are new to our library newsletter, throughout each issue we will show you the current happenings within the library, as well as any events you - the students - can participate in! We will also be accepting articles from the students, about whatever you find interesting and whatever you think other students will find interesting! If you feel like emailing us an article, feel free to do so!

Email Ms Torrens if you would like to send in an article!

The next issue of the library newsletter is due in December 2023. A link will be placed on the website at this time.

Previous editions may be found on the Library google site.

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Learning Resources Centre

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The Learning Resources Centre was officially opened to students at the beginning of term in September 2008.

Centre facilities include the Library, two 32 seat classrooms with computers, six mathematics classrooms, a Conference suite and a main large room for supervised sixth form study.

In addition to being used for sixth form study, the main room has many uses during the school day including a venue for public exams, staff meetings and student council meetings.

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During the course of the year the centre is used for community functions, including art exhibitions and performing arts festivals.

The centre is also used for the Summer School Scheme, and classes taking place within the Centre after school include self defence and street dance.

The classrooms and quiet area are available for booking out of school hours.

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For more information contact our School hire page

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Griffin Centre

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Facilities

The Griffin centre, built in 1996 and opened by J R Duffy(chair of Governors), is part of Lawrence Sheriff School, Rugby. It was funded with lottery funding by Sport England as a table tennis centre of excellence.

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Consisting of a Sports Hall and a performance studio, the Griffin Centre is open to the community every evening, weekend and School Holidays.

The facilities are hired out to local clubs and organisations for competitive, training, social sports and other activities.

Non-sporting activities include dance groups, children's parties and other functions.

The Centre is to the right hand side of the main school building. Parking is available at the front of the School and there is a car park via Whitehall Road with disabled parking.

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Management

The Centre is run in accordance with a 'dual use' agreement as set out by Sport England, Rugby Borough Council and the School Governors when the Griffin Centre was first built.

This stipulates targets for community use that include activity groups, sports development initiatives, coaching and competition and exists in recognition of Sport England providing funding for the initial build.

Bookings

During the year the Centre hosts a number of loyal clubs, groups and competitions. These include aerobics, badminton, football, cricket, indoor hockey, table tennis, yoga and martial arts.

Holiday Program.

Activities are run in conjunction with Rugby Borough Council every school holiday. Sports included amongst others are Table Tennis, Basketball, Football and Fencing, along with Arts and Drama.

Birthday Parties

We have a large room suitable for parties. Full details and prices are available on request.

Links

Please follow the links on the Weblinks section of this website, under both Sports and Community, to find out more information about groups that use the centre.

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