The Library
Welcome to Ridgeway Academy Library which is open to all students and staff Monday to Friday from 9.30am until 3.00pm.
Mrs Norris, the Library Manager, is supported by the Library Team, an enthusiastic band of student helpers. To contact her please email: admin@ridgeway.aat.school Ridgeway Academy Library is an open and welcoming environment situated close to the Art Department and Osborn Hall. The Library is a busy hub of learning and reading for pleasure, well used by students during break and lunchtimes. All new students are given an Induction tour of the Library and ICT facilities so that they can make the best use of the resources available to enable them to become independent and confident learners. To support learning and reading for pleasure, Ridgeway Academy Library has a large and varied stock of fiction and information books. Year 7 and Year 8 students come to the Library once every two weeks for a library lesson. Students read in a relaxing environment, choosing from the wide range of fiction and non-fiction, as well as taking part in book-related activities. Year 7 students also take a quiz after completing each book, earning house points and a chance to become an Accelerated Reader Word Millionaire. Ridgeway students are encouraged to take part in shadowing various national book awards including the Carnegie and Children’s Book Awards. We are also a testing centre for the CBA so there is a constant supply of newly published fiction to read and vote on throughout the year before the shortlisted titles are announced. Wednesday lunchtimes are particularly busy in the Library when Chess Club is held. Students of all abilities get together to play friendly, informal chess. Students and staff can now search the Ridgeway Academy Library Catalogue from any device from our Web App. Please watch the How to Use the Web App tutorial to learn how to search the catalogue effectively.
