“Valuing Learning,
Valuing Each Other”

Tel: 01377 253631

Email: office@driffield.e-riding.sch.uk

LRC Guided Tour

A guided tour of the Learning Resources Centre.

Issue Desk

The first thing you will see when you enter the LRC is the issue desk.

Here you will find Mrs Harrison, the librarian who will tell you everything you need to know and will take in and issue out books and other items you need. If in doubt, ask.

Library staff

Mrs Harrison is the school librarian. Three other people work in the LRC, they are Mrs Mills, Mrs Cooper and at lunchtimes Mrs Quinn.

Oliver

Students reading in the library Oliver is the library management system. It is web based and can therefore be accessed from any computer on the site, or via Kaleidos even from home. Students are able to access their own area, checking on loans and dates books are due back, as well as requesting reserves. They can renew their books once on line.

For those who prefer we also have the more user friendly version of Oliver called 'Ollie' which is available for students that find that interface easier to use.

Fiction

On the left hand side of the LRC is the fiction section. Here you will find all sorts of stories – we are lucky to have a huge range of books to suit all tastes. It doesn’t matter if you are an avid reader or someone who finds reading challenging, there will be something here for you to enjoy. Some books are arranged by genre (e.g. horror stories). If you like a particular kind of book and cannot find it ask at the desk. We also have special stands with books suitable for Year 10 and 11. In the fiction side of the LRC there are also PCS books for Years 12 and 13 only. Newspapers are delivered daily and we have a large selection of magazines, all of which are available for reading in the LRC.

Non-Fiction

The non-fiction section is on the right-hand side of the LRC. You will find reference books and subject related books here to help you with your school work. There are also non-fiction books which offer entertainment as well as knowledge – the horrible histories series is especially popular. There are also many books on sport and hobbies. The reference section is in this part of the LRC and contains sets of encyclopaedia plus dictionaries in English, French, Spanish and German. All the books in stock can be found using Oliver and the OPAC enquiry, either at the enquiry station or from any computer on the site, or from home via Kaleidos. Just type in the author’s name, title of the book or even a word in the title and a list of possible matches will appear on screen. You should be able to find exactly what you want, if you can’t, ask at the desk. If we do not have what you want there is a suggestion book in which you can note down the name of any book you would like to see in the LRC. The Connexions section is also located in the non-fiction part of the LRC. Here is material on career choices, Higher Educational Choices and University choices. If you wish to use this area ask at the desk.

Computers

Computers are a very important part of the LRC. All students are given their own space on the computer with an individual user name and password to access the computer network. A flat bed scanner is available behind the issue desk and can be used by students so that they can incorporate pictures into their documents. All the computers allow internet access and the computers behind the issue desk allow CD ROM access – read only.

The LRC has a colour printer. Work can be printed from this in accordance with the schools policy on colour printing. This is that only final pieces of coursework will be printed in colour. Display work can be printed in colour if a student has a signature from the subject teacher which authorises display work to be charged to the relevant department.

User names and passwords

Students not only receive user names and passwords for the school computer network, they will also be given a user name and password for their own area in Oliver – the library management system. Students are also issued with East Riding e-mail addresses and finally they are given user names and passwords to access Kaleidos, our virtual learning platform which also allows students to access the above from home. If any student forgets their user names or passwords the LRC can re issue the user names and provide a new password.

I just wanted the opportunity to thank you and all your staff for making our daughter’s first year at Driffield School such a successful and enjoyable experience. Since starting last September we have been impressed by the feedback from your staff in way of letters, postcards, praise and encouragement for our daughter. it is very much appreciated.

Parents of Year 7 student

I am writing to congratulate the Year 10 and Year 11 students who volunteered to take part in the mock interview process today which I was part of…. Students had taken time to do preparation work and the effort to look at the part of an interviewee. The students were a credit to the school and their parents. They were eloquent, enthusiastic and asked pertinent and searching questions of the interviewers.

Business Mentor

I would like to pass on our compliments to the staff for their positive input over the last term and a half. We are very pleased with our daughter’s progress and significant improvement in many subjects.

Parent of Y10 student

My wife and I were delighted to be able to obtain tickets for the Saturday performance of 42nd Street. We wish to applaud all those involved in the brilliant show – not just the main characters, tap dancers and singers, but the excellent musicians and their two teachers; the remarkably efficient scene shifters; and all of your staff responsible for a really professional production.

Parent of student

I am writing to thank Driffield School and the Sports Department for their help and support during 2007. We ran four very successful school biathlons (run/swim) in Driffield. Thank you for your continued support.

British Pentathlon Development Officer

We are delighted with our daughter's transfer to Driffield School. She is enthusiastic about everything - her lessons, teachers and the other students - she never stops talking about them when she gets home. It is lovely to see her re-discovering her enjoyment of school life. Thank you for all your help and support with this.

Parent of Year 10 student

My daughter has just completed her A Levels and has now left Driffield School. However, I couldn’t let the occasion go without writing to thank you and your school for looking after her and giving her such a fine education – and more. Her splendid ‘A’ Level results stand testimony to hard work on her part and a lot of effort, encouragement and perseverance from her teachers.

Parent of Year 13 student

I would just like to know how much I enjoyed Driffield School’s production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. The singing, notably from pupils in the lead parts, was fabulous. The acting in every case was excellent as was the musical accompaniment from the orchestra. Well done to all involved for supporting and encouraging the students in this way.

Parent of a student

On behalf of the President and members of Driffield Rotary Club, I write to thank the school for the cheque for £456.63, donated to go towards the cost of rebuilding the school in Sri Lanka destroyed by the Tsunami. It was very generous of the school’s Student Council to agreed to give the proceeds from the non-uniform in July to this very worthwhile project.

The International Committee of the Rotary Club

May I take this opportunity to thank your staff for a wonderful trip to Cork with the Driffield School Swing Band. The students were impeccable in all respects and a credit to the school and their teachers.

Parent of a student

We wish to place on record our sincere thanks, and would ask you to pass on our gratitude to all the members of staff who taught our daughter, particularly in the past two ‘A’ Level years.

Parent of Year 13 student

Driffield School is a vibrant community where teachers and students work hard and achieve well.

Ofsted Inspectors

In this increasingly effective school, standards are rising and have been consistently above average for the last three years.

Ofsted Inspectors

Parents speak well of the dedication and enthusiasm of the staff. They appreciate the way in which students are welcomed into the school and give a chance to reach their full potential.

Ofsted Inspectors

Students themselves say that they enjoy the huge range of opportunities open to them and feel well cared for.

Ofsted Inspectors

Students are confident, articulate and enthusiastic. Students of all ages mix well together because of the tutor system, which puts students of different ages in mixed tutor groups.

Ofsted Inspectors

Sixth Form students play an important role helping younger students to enjoy and take full part in the life of the school.

Ofsted Inspectors

Teachers have high expectations of what students can do and make these clear.

Ofsted Inspectors

Driffield takes good care of its students... Students work hard to reach increasingly challenging targets.

Ofsted Inspectors

This is a very successful Sixth Form. Results for AS/A2 and AVCE examinations are well above average, maintaining a consistently positive trend. Students overall achievement and progress in the Sixth Form are very good; many achieve well beyond expectation.

Ofsted Inspectors

Teaching is lively and challenging, and foster students’ responsibility and independent learning and results in very positive attitudes.

Ofsted Inspectors

Teaching and learning are good overall, with a high proportion of outstanding lessons.

Ofsted Inspectors

The school’s commitment to the care and well-being of students is evident in exemplary arrangements for child protection, safeguarding and health and safety matters.

Ofsted Inspectors