 Schools Library Service
Our aims at the Schools Library Service are:
- to enable schools to deliver the curriculum effectively
- to develop in pupils the crucial skills which lead to confidence
as independent learners
- to create a lifelong love of reading.
We
offer friendly professional services to help you achieve the library
you need. Our services have been designed to offer flexibility and we
welcome opportunities to discuss improvements with classroom practitioners
and school librarians.
Events
Picture a Story: KS1/2 Reading and Art Event -
18 March 2010
Guest Illustrator: Catherine Rayner
CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal Winner 2009
The popular Picture a Story event will take place next March, again in conjunction with the Hertfordshire County Art Collection. We will produce a shortlist of books for you to read during the Spring Term together with an information pack. Your school may also take part in an optional art competition which will be judged by Catherine on the day, details of this will be confirmed in the information pack.
On the 18th March you may bring along up to six children to hear Catherine Rayner speak about her books and inspiration for her artwork. In addition the children will be able to participate in an art trail, relevant to the short-listed titles, which will include original art and artefacts from the Hertfordshire Art Collection. There will be a separate selection of art and questions for KS1 and KS2.
Download flyer and booking form (please return by 7 January 2010)
“All the better to hear you with…” 23 March 2010 new
Develop your storytelling techniques for
Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning
Come along to this fun and participative day to develop your storytelling techniques linked to the social and emotional aspects of learning. Traditional tales have been the means for handing down wisdom and understanding emotion throughout the ages, and there is no reason why your 21st century classroom should be any different. You will practice powerful tools for gripping your audience, find out where stories come from, discover why they are so engaging and learn how you can harness this magic to explore the seven themes of SEAL.
Suitable for: KS1&2 teachers, teaching assistants and any other interested staff
More information and booking details (book by 23rd February 2010):
Paper and Scissors - 25 March 2010 new
Raising Standards of Writing Through Making Books
On this intensive workshop expect to make over twenty different book forms using only paper and scissors. Each one is focused on a particular genre of writing across the curriculum subjects including history, geography and science. An emphasis is placed on motivating under performing pupils and reluctant writers. Attention will also be given to ways in which the book form enables children as young as four years of age to plan and structure their work, and how it assists purposeful extended writing at KS1 and the planning, drafting and presenting of fiction and non-fiction texts at KS2.
Suitable for: F - Y7 teachers, teaching assistants, nursery assistants and any other interested staff.
More information and booking details (book by Thursday 25 February 2010) :
We Provide
- advice to get your policy and development plans in place
- practical help with all aspects of library provision and use, including
ICT and reading for enjoyment
- cost-effective resources service
Contact
Schools Library Service
New Barnfield
Travellers Lane
Hatfield AL10 8XG
Tel: 01707 281630
Fax: 01707 281611
Email: info@herts-sls.org.uk
Opening Hours |
Term Time |
Easter & Christmas
Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Monday: |
8.30 to 5.00 |
8.30 to 5.00 |
8.30 to 4.15 |
Tuesday to Thursday: |
8.30 to 6.00 |
8.30 to 5.00 |
8.30 to 4.15 |
Friday: |
8.30 to 4.00 |
8.30 to 4.00 |
8.30 to 4.15 |
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