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

@@StBirinusSchool06:46 PM - 17th April, 2024 Congratulations to the Under 15 Football team who have reached the County Cup Final for the 3rd year running. They came from a goal down twice in the last 10 minutes to force penalties, with Ben Fostekew saving the decisive kick. Goalscorers: Kieron Houston and Lonnie Gallagher. pic.twitter.com/cdHlSURtgi
@@StBirinusSchool04:37 PM - 20th March, 2024 I've written a book about ethos, culture and young leadership which have published! Everything I know about student leadership is in here and has written the Foreword. Available to preorder 😊 Read more
@@StBirinusSchool01:59 PM - 20th March, 2024 We are looking forward to welcoming Matt Oldfield to SBS on 19th April. If your son would like to purchase a signed book, please bring in cash or card.
@@StBirinusSchool01:59 PM - 20th March, 2024 We are looking forward to welcoming Matt Oldfield to SBS on 19th April. If your son would like to purchase a signed book, please bring in cash or card. pic.twitter.com/kZRJZBoPVX
@@GKKLeadership01:59 PM - 20th March, 2024 I've written a book about ethos, culture and young leadership which have published! Everything I know about student leadership is in here and has written the Foreword. Available to preorder 😊 amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/103223…
@@GKKLeadership01:59 PM - 20th March, 2024 I've written a book about ethos, culture and young leadership which have published! Everything I know about student leadership is in here and has written the Foreword. Available to preorder 😊 Read more
@@StBirinusSchool06:20 PM - 19th March, 2024 Congratulations to Ewan Shayler Year 9 and Matthew Quartermain Year 13 who represented Oxfordshire at the ESAA Cross Country Championships in Pontefract last weekend. Matthew ran well and finished inside the top 150 and Ewan was the first Oxfordshire runner home in 101st place.
@@StBirinusSchool06:20 PM - 19th March, 2024 Congratulations to Ewan Shayler Year 9 and Matthew Quartermain Year 13 who represented Oxfordshire at the ESAA Cross Country Championships in Pontefract last weekend. Matthew ran well and finished inside the top 150 and Ewan was the first Oxfordshire runner home in 101st place. pic.twitter.com/hrHJo9QtMe
@@StBirinusSchool08:03 PM - 14th March, 2024 A reminder that tomorrow is is a non-uniform day in order to raise money for Red Nose Day, as requested by students. A note of red in the boys' attire would mark the day well. Please make a contribution on Parent Pay - app.parentpay.com/public/client/…
@@StBirinusSchool08:03 PM - 14th March, 2024 A reminder that tomorrow is is a non-uniform day in order to raise money for Red Nose Day, as requested by students. A note of red in the boys' attire would mark the day well. Please make a contribution on Parent Pay - Read more pic.twitter.com/Nb18868CbN
@@StBirinusSchool06:04 PM - 14th March, 2024 Congratulations to the Year 7 football team who are Vale 5 a side Champions!! They won 3 and drew 2 to top the group stage. Came from 2-0 down to beat Larkmead in the semifinal, before winning the final 3-0 against Fitzharrys. Well done boys.
@@StBirinusSchool06:04 PM - 14th March, 2024 Congratulations to the Year 7 football team who are Vale 5 a side Champions!! They won 3 and drew 2 to top the group stage. Came from 2-0 down to beat Larkmead in the semifinal, before winning the final 3-0 against Fitzharrys. Well done boys. pic.twitter.com/uhfu1YcGT3

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