Every pupil from Ormiston Meridian Academy has signed up to become members of Stoke-on-Trent libraries, to mark the culmination of Green Libraries Week 2023.
The academy has started a drive to encourage students to read whenever and wherever possible and show students that libraries are a place where students can broaden their imaginations, develop passions and interests and develop their cultural awareness,
Working in collaboration with Stoke-on-Trent Libraries, the academy will now have access to e-resources in their own library.
Literacy leaders at the school will continue to work with staff at the nearby Meir Library to ensure this becomes a yearly activity, as new pupils join the academy.
Cllr Jane Ashworth, Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council said:
“We want to improve literacy levels across Stoke-on-Trent, and drives such as the one by Ormiston Meridian Academy will only benefit children.
“Reading is necessary within a school setting, but getting students to read for pleasure will have knock-on effects, as this helps to relax them plus has numerous mental health benefits. Our libraries are not just about hard copies of books, we also have e-books and e-magazines available through the BorrowBox and Libby and Cloud Library apps that can be downloaded and enjoyed wherever you are.
“School can be a stressful time for young people, but taking some time out with a great book, is a great way to relax their minds and get lost in a great story.”
Claire Stanyer, Principal of Ormiston Meridian Academy stated:
“I’m thrilled with the collaboration between Stoke-on Trent libraries and Ormiston Meridian Academy. We are passionate about reading and the academic and personal benefits it brings to young people. Whether it's fiction, non-fiction, 19th century literature or autobiographies, all forms of reading can capture a students' imagination and enrich their knowledge and cultural capital like nothing else! We want our students and parents/ carers to enjoy a trip to the library at the evening and weekends as part of their family time”.
The coordinators of the strategy are Nicola Brammer and Tracy Hope who lead on reading across the academy and they actively promote reading for pleasure. They said:
“At Ormiston Meridian Academy, we pride ourselves on developing a reading culture that promotes a love of reading and reading for pleasure in our library and across the academy. Our partnership with Stoke on Trent libraries will ensure all students have equal access to a wide range of reading materials both in the academy and at home. Building links with the wider community will not only enhance our current provision but will also cement reading as the heart of our academy.”
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