Library

The Library is open every day between 8:30am and 3:30pm. All students are welcome to use the Library during breaks and lunchtimes for independent study, homework, or simply for a quiet read.

Sixth Form students are free to work in the Library during study periods. In addition the Library is widely used during lesson times. Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 have a Library based session once a fortnight where the emphasis is placed on reading and literacy skills.

The Library has a wide range of books, both fiction and non-fiction, to suit a variety of ages, interests and abilities. In addition we have a daily newspaper, the weekly Didcot Herald and several comics and magazines.

The Library has a full time Librarian who is assisted by Student Librarians who help to keep everything running smoothly. Special events are held throughout the year to celebrate reading and events such as World Book Day. The Library Book Quiz and other competitions are always very popular.

Please see the Break and Lunch Timetables for the School Library below:

Library Breaks ALL By Year group 24 25

The entire library is online allowing you to browse available books.  Please click on the link below to visit this site:

Online Library Catalogue
 

To apply to join the Read Up Book Group, please click on the link below:

Read Up Book Group info and application form

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  • Year 7 9 top 20 reads
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School News

@@GKKLeadership09:49 AM - 15th November, 2024 Anti bullying week being marked with real gusto pic.twitter.com/LerLnk9uuu
@@StBirinusSchool04:56 PM - 12th November, 2024 A great couple of days for the Under 13 Football team. An 8-2 win on Monday against Cheney in the Quarterfinal of the County Cup, followed by a superb 6-3 win today in the National Cup against St Crispins. Player of the match: Monday Josh Stock (5 goals), today Charlie Fraser. pic.twitter.com/0rxF5zINtB
@@GKKLeadership04:10 PM - 10th November, 2024 Our student leaders representing and with real prolide this morning. pic.twitter.com/1gOkoffmvM
@@GKKLeadership03:58 PM - 6th November, 2024 Some amazing Ywar 10s are staying after school to do a public speaking workshop with Toastmasters Didcot. Love the commitment pic.twitter.com/mbRZWu8BTN
@@StBirinusSchool02:55 PM - 19th October, 2024 We have an exciting opportunity for a teaching Head of Year, with preferred specialisms in Mathematics, Physical Education or Science. For more information, please visit Read more or email Helen Cliff on hcliff-birinus.oxon.sch.uk pic.twitter.com/3vMFiO6tSO
@@GKKLeadership11:56 AM - 10th October, 2024 All of Year 10 took part in a leadership and public speaking workshop this week, and the enthusiasm was contagious! pic.twitter.com/9nEtlTHehP
@@StBirinusSchool06:19 PM - 9th October, 2024 Congratulations to the Year 7 football team. First game and first win in the 2nd Rd of the National Cup. Goal scorers were Riley Hartnett and Joey Gray with the score ending 2-2. Bailey Turner saved a penalty and Harlee Agyare scored the decisive spot kick. Well done boys!!! pic.twitter.com/uOvLnwjGPD
@@StBirinusSchool06:39 PM - 3rd October, 2024 Thank you to Olympic Rowing Gold Medallist Morgan Bolding who presented and took questions from our Year 10 GCSE and Advanced Sports students. A fantastic and inspiring event and a truly amazing experience for the boys to meet an Olympic Champion. pic.twitter.com/F0AVUZlASp
@@GKKLeadership11:19 PM - 2nd October, 2024 Very much looking forward to working with this brand new leadership team ! pic.twitter.com/u2iH9pFPSK
@@StBirinusSchool09:54 AM - 21st September, 2024 We have exciting opportunities to join our wonderful teaching teams in our Mathematics and Science Departments. For further details please visit Read more or call 01235 814444/email hcliff-birinus.oxon.sch.uk to arrange a visit or conversation with Head of Depts pic.twitter.com/sCVxavXhsA
@@StBirinusSchool07:10 PM - 13th September, 2024 We look forward to welcoming Year 6 students to our Open Events at St Birinus School, starting next week. Our Open Morning Tours can be booked via this link: Read more No bookings are required for the Open Evening on 2nd October, 5:30pm-8pm pic.twitter.com/Jp3F8Rp9NZ
@@StBirinusSchool04:38 PM - 23rd August, 2024 We are looking for an Art Technician to support our Art Department as soon as possible. The vacancy is for 10 hrs a week and there is flexibility to the working hours. For more details or to apply, please Read more pic.twitter.com/7HI8Rss6rC

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St Birinus has a vibrant House system which ensures that staff and students work together to create a positive school community where everyone is included.
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