Library
Chris Willsher Study Centre (our Library)
In September 2019 we were very proud to relaunch our Library/Learning Resources Center as the Chris Willsher Study Centre, in recognition of our recently retired long standing Headteacher.
| Library Opening Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7.30 - 4.00pm |
| Tuesday | 7.30 - 4.00pm |
| Wednesday | 7.30 - 4.00pm |
| Thursday | 7.30 - 4.00pm |
| Friday | 7.30 - 4.00pm |
Library Staff
Library staff can be contacted on library@priestlands.hants.sch.uk
Reading
Support for reading plus reviews and author websites:
- www.jkrowling.com - JK’s official website. Explore all the icons on her desk and find out about Harry Potter!
- Percy Jackson - Find out about the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan and let Oracle tell your fortune!
- www.terrypratchettbooks.com - Discover all about Terry Pratchett and his amazing books.
- www.philip-pullman.com - His Dark Materials and much more!
Research
Good links that give support when doing homework or coursework:
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
- www.absoluteshakespeare.com
- www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize
- www.firstnews.co.uk
- www.about.com
- www.british-history.ac.uk
- www.filmeducation.org
- www.supersummary.com/shakespeare-guide
Top 10 Reads
- War Horse – Michael Morpurgo
- The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever – Jeff Kinney
- Skulduggery Pleasant: The End of the World – Derek Landy
- Young Sherlock Holmes: Death Cloud – Andrew Lane
- Twilight – Stephanie Meyer
- Siren – Tricia Rayburn
- Breaking Dawn – Stephanie Meyer
- Gangsta Granny – David Walliams
- The Prisoner – Robert Muchamore
Don’t Forget
To join in with our competitions and quizzes held regularly throughout the year and ask for help when you need it.
Able and Talented Reading List
We are pleased to share with you a list of recommended books that are aimed at our Able and Talented readers. Many of these books can be found within the library, if there are books on the list that are not stocked, please speak to our staff who may be able to order them in for you.
We hope you enjoy the challenge of these books and hope you share your reviews with other pupils!
Suggested Reading List for KS3 Pupils (external site): Yr7 Yr8 Yr9
Some of these titles will be available from the School Library.