The library is the heart of the school, supporting learning and teaching and encouraging pupils to develop into lifelong learners.
The Library provides:
- Over 9000 books including fiction for all levels and non-fiction to support the curriculum
- Graphic novels, manga and dyslexia-friendly books
- A wide range of books, leaflets, and booklets covering health and wellbeing
- Revision books for seniors preparing for exams
- Computers
- Reading lists to encourage students to widen their reading habits.
- Careers information.
- Links to West Lothian Public libraries
- Junior Book Club – Tuesday lunchtime for S1 and S2
- Senior Book Club – Wednesday lunchtime for S3 – S6
- Pupil Library Assistants
You can read more about the Library here: https://armadaleacademy.blogspot.com/
“The simplest way to make sure that we raise literate children is to teach them to read, and to show them that reading is a pleasurable activity. And that means, at its simplest, finding books that they enjoy, giving them access to those books, and letting them read them.”
Neil Gaiman (illustration by Chris Riddell)
Research has shown that there is a positive relationship between reading frequency, reading enjoyment and attainment. Reading enjoyment has been reported as being more important for children’s educational success than their family’s socio-economic status.
Furthermore, reading for pleasure not only impacts on reading achievement but also increases general knowledge, gives a better understanding of other cultures and increases empathy.
