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22/10/21

Please find a link to our weekly news bulletin: https://t.co/VlUgcHCzRm We would like to wish all of our staff, students and their families a wonderful half term break! https://t.co/QlhifjxDV0

22/10/21

We're grateful to the for visiting us this morning to speak to our Year 7 cohort about the importance of online safety. https://t.co/btuBLasFRO

22/10/21

A big thank you to Caterham based, Football Fever Academy, for running the after-school coaching session for our girls football team yesterday. It was lovely to hear how engaged and focused the girls were and a "credit to the school with bags of potential" 😀👏 https://t.co/OiFsK51SrO

21/10/21

Retweeted From Pathway CTM

Calling all Yr 11 students & parents across Surrey. There is still time to register onto the event today 🙌🏼 Hear all about your Post16 options and have your questions answered. https://t.co/z7swHMBgHZ

15/10/21

Please find a link to our weekly news bulletin for our parents and carers: https://t.co/L3QPWOuL0y We would like to wish all of our followers a fantastic weekend and look forward to welcoming students back into school on Monday! https://t.co/cMuE34uRNH

14/10/21

A big thank you to the Drama team from who visited our Year 11 students yesterday to help inspire and develop their final devised performances. We're very proud of our students who behaved impeccably and demonstrated great enthusiasm to try something new. https://t.co/4oMxV13Ajb

13/10/21

What a beautiful, bright autumn day here at de Stafford! 🍂 We are very fortunate to have lots of lovely outdoor space for our students to enjoy at breaktime. https://t.co/8H34FeqnkL

06/10/21

We look forward to seeing parents/carers at our Year 9 Information Evening at 5.30pm today,in the Main Hall. There will be an opportunity to hear from Subject Leads from English, Maths and Science, learn more about how we track attainment plus an introduction to https://t.co/9yaHV883Bs

06/10/21

VACANCY - DEPUTY SITE MANAGER We are looking to appoint a reliable and efficient Deputy Site Manager to help maintain and oversee the school site. Please see the school website for further information and an application form https://t.co/a0nZBQFREM https://t.co/x1e86e9XSZ

04/10/21

What a wonderful turn out for the first KS3 Science Club of the term! Students enjoyed planting a selection of bulbs and made friends with a few worms and centipedes too! Science club runs from 3:15 - 4:15pm every Thursday, meeting in Room 113. https://t.co/6cFSszE3hT

01/10/21

Our Macmillan Coffee Morning raised a fantastic £900 for . This is testament to the hard work and efforts of the entire community. A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us and all the students who baked and helped out on the day! https://t.co/86AVupIT1y

28/09/21

We wanted to share with you this lovely piece of artwork created by visitors to our Open Evening earlier this month. It will be proudly displayed in the school very soon! School Tours are still available to book via our website here: https://t.co/STT4axSndD https://t.co/L8v9VgwMjS

28/09/21

Retweeted From Freedom Leisure - de Stafford Sports Centre

FREE Move to Improve dance and wellbeing workshops for young people of all ages. Move. Dance. Mental well being and Mindfulness. In Studio 2. Every Tuesday from 4pm -5.15pm. Starts 28th September for 8 weeks. Join anytime. Email info.co.uk to book https://t.co/P5aImXqwgG

24/09/21

Please find a link to our weekly news bulletin for parents and carers https://t.co/W4zDiyXUf3 which includes the winners of our 'Bake Off' competition and some pictures from today's very successful event. Thank you again to everybody who supported us 🍰. https://t.co/NqOetbkdCT

24/09/21

Thank you to our outstanding partner colleges, and Reigate College for visiting our Year 11 cohort this morning! https://t.co/0z5t0xSjLS

24/09/21

A big heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated cakes for our event today. We are so impressed! We look forward to welcoming visitors between 11am and 12pm for a slice of cake and a cup of coffee (or two). https://t.co/twPlVZQA5R

22/09/21

Parents and carers are warmly invited to join us at our Coffee Morning between 11am and 12pm this Friday in aid of . Thank you in advance to all the students who are baking cakes in support of this very worthwhile cause. https://t.co/DwoxqD3oIG

22/09/21

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN VACANCY (TERM TIME ONLY) We offer an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated technician to provide focussed and effective support to the Science Department. Visit our website for further details: https://t.co/1lVchWZQJq https://t.co/5c0QHqZBe5

17/09/21

Please find a link to our weekly news bulletin for parents and carers: https://t.co/SDs21cVesA We would like to wish all of our followers a wonderful weekend! https://t.co/lokIWOS4nb

16/09/21

Our staff and students are very much looking forward to welcoming visitors from 5pm this evening. Presentations from our Executive Headteacher and Head of School will take place at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm and tours of the school are available from 5-8pm. https://t.co/isiRHkntqI

Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

Welcome to the LRC

The LRC is located on the first floor of the main school building and provides a pleasant, bright and spacious environment for students to read and study. The LRC aims both to promote reading for pleasure and to support students and teachers with learning across the curriculum.

Opening Times and Use

The LRC is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.15pm. The LRC can be used by students each break and lunchtime.

Facilities

  • There are over 7,000 books and other resources, such as CD-ROMs, available for loan to help with projects and study.  
  • Resources include a wide range of up-to-date fiction for all year groups.
  • Magazines, journals and newspapers are also available as well as a comprehensive collection of careers information.
  • We have board games for use during lunch and break.
  • There are 30 computers for use outside lesson time for homework and research with printing and copying facilities.

Borrowing

How many resources may I borrow?

Two items at a time, but if you need more please ask.

How long is the loan period?

Two weeks, but you may renew items unless someone else wants to borrow them

What happens if a book goes missing or gets damaged? 

Please see the terms and conditions below.*

Homework Club

This is open to all students on Monday and Thursday from 3.15pm – 4.15pm. Students are welcome to use books and computers. A member of staff is always present to assist if needed.

Star Reading

Once a week, in rotation, we allow students and staff to Stop Teaching and Read, otherwise known as the STAR reading slot! An emphasis on raising Literacy standards through the enjoyment of reading is our aim when 20 minutes of a lesson is dedicated to years 7 and 8 being able to read their library or home books. Thoroughly enjoyed and supported throughout the school, STAR reading is highly popular and successful with students and staff alike!
 

*Terms and conditions

  • Students are responsible for handling library books and resources with care. Please keep books away from food, liquids and pets.
  • Any book/resource that is damaged should be reported to de Stafford School Library immediately in order for it to be repaired. If the damage caused is not easily repairable, parents/carers will be required to pay a £5 replacement fee or provide a replacement copy of the book.
  • If a book/resource is lost, it should be reported to de Stafford School Library immediately. Parents/carers will then be required to pay a £5 replacement fee or provide a replacement copy of the book.
  • All books issued from de Stafford School Library must be returned directly to de Stafford School Library and not to a teacher.
  • If you leave de Stafford School, please return all books before leaving.
  • All books are loaned for 2 week period. The due date of each book will always be stamped on the inside cover of the book. If students have not finished reading their book during this time, they are able to renew their book. Any overdue book means that a student cannot borrow another book until the overdue book is renewed or returned.
  • We will issue two reminders to return an overdue resource. If the book/resource has still not been returned, an email will be sent home with details of how to either replace the book/resource or pay a £5 replacement fee.