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Introduction
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Until mid-1998, Frenz’s library was packed in cardboard boxes sitting in a committee members hallway. In July 1998, it moved to RRS swapping cardboard for iron and a hallway for a small area at the entrance of the bilingual unit in RRS. In 2001, the classroom’s books and the iron blue trunk were united at last and members could browse comfortably seated in a sofa.
By 2002, with the ever increasing volume of books and resources the space was proving too small and much in demand by the teachers. After consultation with the principal it was converted into a computer corner easily accessed by both junior and senior students of the unit and the library was relocated to the main school library. As a result Frenz now has a well resourced and spacious library thanks to the generosity and vision of our principal, Hayley Read. Ever since, Frenz has worked hard to enrich and improve the library by purchasing new titles, completing very popular series and increasing the numbers of videos. We now have around 1500 books and 120 videos/DVDs. We thank Olivier Wardecki and Kate Locke from Next Technology for their generous participation. The books are sorted following the library DEWEY system. Picture books have been sorted into two groups: the pre-school books have green labels and the 5+ years have orange labels. Laminated information sheets can be found on the pre-school shelves to guide you through the system.
10 books and 2 videos per family can be borrowed for a maximum of one month. Bring borrowed books and videos back promptly so everyone can benefit from them in turn. There is a book return box where books can be dropped off anytime during school hours. Our Resource Centre opening hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.00pm to 4.00pm with our volunteers and Friday all day with Jo, the school librarian. Note: only members of Frenz Association are entitled to borrow resources.
Come in, look around and discover new heroes such as Yakari the little Sioux, Ratus the green rat or the bunnies of the Passiflore family. For those who enjoy facts, there are science and geography books: the world of insects, the stars… and many others. As far as videos go, have you heard of Rougemuraille, Kirikou, Princes et Princesses, Sauvez Willy, Astérix et Obélix contre César, Les histoires du Père Castor, Les Contes du Chat Perché, Caroline et Ses Amis, Peau d’Anne ….? Note: Lists displayed are for info only. This is because we keep adding more books, tapes and DVD on regular basis, and we do not update the information on the web site in real time |
