“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.”
— Walt Disney
Tanya Burness (Library)
Our library is a welcoming, vibrant space where learners can discover a love for reading, explore new ideas, and find a quiet place to learn. Aligned with our commitment to giving every child every chance, every day, the library supports both independent reading and the broader curriculum.
A World of Books and Discovery More than just a room full of books, our library is an active part of school life where learners develop essential literacy and research skills:
- Extensive Collections: Learners have access to a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, and reference materials tailored to all primary school reading levels in both English and Afrikaans.
- Information Literacy: Learners learn how to navigate the library, find books efficiently, and use reference tools for school projects and general research.
- Reading Engagement: Through regular class visits, reading promotions, and special book-themed activities, we help learners build lifelong reading habits and a genuine appreciation for stories.
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.”
— Walt Disney
Ons biblioteek is ‘n verwelkomende, lewendige ruimte waar leerders ‘n liefde vir lees kan ontdek, nuwe idees kan verken en ‘n stil plek kan vind om te leer. In lyn met ons verbintenis om elke kind elke kans, elke dag te gee, ondersteun die biblioteek sowel onafhanklike lees as die breër kurrikulum.
‘n Wêreld van Boeke en Ontdekking
Meer as net ‘n vertrek vol boeke, is ons biblioteek ‘n aktiewe deel van die skoollewe waar leerders essensiële geletterdheids- en navorsingsvaardighede ontwikkel:
Uitgebreide Versamelings: Leerders het toegang tot ‘n wye verskeidenheid fiksie-, nie-fiksie- en naslaanmateriaal wat aangepas is vir alle laerskoolleesvlakke in sowel Engels as Afrikaans.- Inligtinggeletterdheid: Leerders leer hoe om deur die biblioteek te navigeer, boeke doeltreffend te vind en naslaangereedskap vir skoolprojekte en algemene navorsing te gebruik.
- Leesbetrokkenheid: Deur gereelde klasbesoeke, leespromosies en spesiale boek-tematiese aktiwiteite, help ons leerders om lewenslange leesgewoontes en ‘n ware waardering vir stories te bou.