School Library Program
Anne McClymont’s computerised library has a wonderful collection of books which supports the curriculum and student recreational reading therefore becoming a place for both research and general reading. Our collection is comprised of more than 12, 000 items consisting of books (both fiction and non-fiction), magazines, as well as reference materials. Students will have the opportunity for book exchange during class room scheduled times which occur once a week. In addition, students are able to use the library on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays before school at 8:15, during lunch and after school until 2:45. The library is closed on Wednesdays.
Each student, except for Kindergarten students, has a library card to use when taking books out. Generally, these cards are kept at school in the classroom.
The library staff consists of one part time teacher-librarian and one part time library clerk. The library clerk is responsible for circulation and physical maintenance of the collection and looks after processing of new materials. The teacher-librarian works with whole classes or groups of students on literature and research-based activities. These activities are co-operatively planned with the classroom teacher so that they are relevant and reinforce the curriculum learning outcomes. Projects often involve practising all the steps of the research process. Library skills are always integrated into lessons as they are needed. Accessing information from all sorts of sources is introduced in the early grades and expanded as the student gets older. It is our hope that by the time a student has moved
through his/her elementary education, he/she will have had a variety of experiences in the library and will have acquired skills which will enable him/her to feel comfortable and work effectively in a library environment. Anyone who has any questions about the library program can phone the teacher-librarian at the school.
Many other activities to reinforce recreational reading are initiated by the teacher-librarian. These may vary from author visits to programmes such as Read and Recycle or having the Kelowna Rocket hockey players come and promote reading with students.
Computers
The Anne McClymont computer lab is a popular hub of activity. Teachers have access to the computer lab and will integrate technical skills with curriculum outcomes at various times throughout the year. Our grade seven students will continue to have access to laptops for classroom based use. All of our Grade 4 to 7 students will also have access to the District’s First Class email service. Acceptable Use Guidelines apply to student use of the Internet. For more information, visit www.sd23.bc.ca and see Parent Information.
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