The Raymond Chandler Library, Wodehouse Library and College Archive play a key role in encouraging and supporting independent learning and academic achievement through the loan of their resources, teaching of information skills and by offering opportunities to assist in their organisation and operation. Many activities organised by the libraries and Archive help foster a love of reading, from the book clubs to author visits and participation in quizzes.
The Raymond Chandler Library The library provides a focal point for boys in Years 7 and 8 and provides a number of activities to engage pupils beyond the classroom. Book Clubs Around 40 Lower School boys meet each week in the Year 7 and Year 8 book clubs. They have the opportunity to talk about the books they have recently read and to read and review books on the shortlists for major awards including the Carnegie Medal and the Trinity Schools Book Award. In 2016 we hosted a Carnegie Medal Awards party for local schools and in 2017 we will be hosting the Trinity Schools Book Awards ceremony that will be attended by authors of the shortlisted books! ‘I like the library because it is full of books with a vast range of choices, from graphic novels to biographies.’ Edward Starr, Year 8
Author Visits Visits from authors help to boost pupils’ enjoyment of reading and cause a buzz around the Lower School as well-known writers are hosted in the library. During the past year boys have enjoyed visits from Matt Dickinson, Chris Bradford, Paul Dowswell, Sam Hepburn and Sarwat Chadda. Literary Quizzes Each year two DC teams enter both the International Kids Lit Quiz and the local CWIZZ organised by Children’s Writers in South London (CWISL). They are great opportunities for the boys to pit their wits against pupils from other schools and win prizes for their literary knowledge. ‘Kids Lit Quiz introduced me to new books and the practice sessions were fun and enjoyable. Book club has helped me make friends with boys like me.’ Stanley Traynor, Year 8
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