Library

The Library is open every day between 8.30am and 3.30pm. All students are welcome to use the Library during breaks and lunchtimes for independent study, homework, or simply for a quiet read.

Sixth Form students are free to work in the Library during study periods. In addition the Library is widely used during lesson times. Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 have a Library based session once a fortnight where the emphasis is placed on reading and literacy skills.

The Library has a wide range of books, both fiction and non-fiction, to suit a variety of ages, interests and abilities. In addition we have a daily newspaper, the weekly Didcot Herald and several comics and magazines.

The Library has a full time Librarian who is assisted by Student Librarians who help to keep everything running smoothly. Special events are held throughout the year to celebrate reading and events such as World Book Day. The Library Book Quiz and other competitions are always very popular.

Please see the Term 1 Breaktime Timetables for the School Library below:

Library Timetable 23 24

 

To apply to join the Read Up Book Group, please click on the link below:

Read Up Book Group info and application form

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School News

@@StBirinusSchool05:51 PM - 9th July, 2024 Congratulations to the Under 13 Cricket team who are through to the County final after beating Chipping Norton in the semifinal. Hashir Ilyas took 4 wickets as they restricted the opposition to 84. Kevin Olivier and Nathaniel Brown scored the bulk of the runs to win with ease. pic.twitter.com/7q3etFlI23
@@StBirinusSchool09:17 PM - 3rd July, 2024 Congratulations to all those who were nominated and received awards at the Sport Awards this evening. Fantastic to be able to celebrate all of the achievements this year. Thank you to Jaco Coetzee for being our special guest and presenting the awards. pic.twitter.com/WgyFpPbatD
@@GKKLeadership12:41 PM - 27th June, 2024 A beautiful sunny day for our annual Pride event - filled with pride for our students and smiling at the delight caused by the two ice cream vans 😀 pic.twitter.com/SiWaEfVQC9
@@StBirinusSchool05:13 PM - 26th June, 2024 We look forward to welcoming Lower School students and their family member to our Lower School Awards tonight - remember to bring some water - it is going to be a hot one! Boys to be seated in the hall by 6:15 please. pic.twitter.com/8l0jHcLdoU
@@GKKLeadership09:02 AM - 19th June, 2024 It's mock elections day , and we are listening to candidates' speeches now! Exciting! pic.twitter.com/QyS8KR08mT
@@GKKLeadership12:40 PM - 10th June, 2024 We will be marking Men's Mental Health Day this week and next - here are some tips simply presented. pic.twitter.com/AVWvi4PZWF
@@StBirinusSchool05:21 PM - 6th June, 2024 Congratulations to the Under 15 football team who ended a great season by becoming County Champions for the 3rd successive year!!! Following a 3-1 win over LordWilliams. From a goal behind they fought back with two superb strikes from Kieron Houston and Archie Barlow-Matthews. pic.twitter.com/jTchH07xLH
@@StBirinusSchool02:25 PM - 25th May, 2024 Places are filling up for our Year 5 Open Morning Tours at St Birinus School during Term 6. To book your place, please visit Read more pic.twitter.com/oK0CgOlaKM
@@StBirinusSchool04:53 PM - 21st May, 2024 A great day of Athletics at Tilsley Park for our Year 8 and 9 team who finished 3rd in the South Oxon Championships. Notable performances from Reuben Lako 2nd in Shot Putt, Benji Rabuka 2nd in Javelin, James Malandain 2nd in 800m and Ewan Shayler 1st in both 800m and Long Jump.
@@StBirinusSchool07:00 AM - 20th May, 2024 Bookings are now open for our Year 5 Open Morning Tours - Read more pic.twitter.com/LqpF9U8xjX
@@StBirinusSchool05:49 PM - 16th May, 2024 The Year 7 and 8 cricket club thoroughly enjoyed their first training session today with Ryan and Corey at , great to get some 1 to 1 coaching with their first games coming up next week. Boundary Park looking fantastic as always. pic.twitter.com/wYBorl7lDS
@@GKKLeadership12:18 PM - 30th April, 2024 Final house assembly for this amazing team. I couldn't be prouder of the way these young men have stepped up in am in an incredible way pic.twitter.com/yZTpAumDKr

House System

St Birinus has a vibrant House system which ensures that staff and students work together to create a positive school community where everyone is included.
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