Library Services

At St. Anthony’s, our Library and Learning Resource Centre is a vibrant hub of discovery, offering every student the chance to explore, research, and enjoy a wide variety of resources in multiple formats.

Students have access to:

  • Computers available at selected times
  • DVDs in English and other languages
  • Thousands of fiction and non-fiction books

Whether for academic support or personal enrichment, the LRC empowers students to broaden their horizons and deepen their learning.

Access & Membership

All students are automatically enrolled with the LRC upon joining Year 7. They are welcome to use the facilities during:

  • Break times
  • Selected lunchtimes
  • After school sessions

Borrowing Books

  • Students may borrow books for up to 2 weeks
  • Sixth Form students may borrow textbooks for extended periods
  • Regular book exchanges are encouraged to promote reading for pleasure and learning

Throughout the year, the LRC hosts themed displays, genre spotlights, and exciting competitions. Popular themes include:

  • Fantasy
  • Animals
  • Romance
  • Mystery

Help Us Grow Our Library!

We’ve created a Library Wish List filled with books we’d love to add to our shelves — stories to spark imagination, inspire curiosity, and support learning for all our students.

If you’d like to support our school, you can choose a book from the list to donate. Every single contribution helps us build a richer reading experience for our young readers.

While we may not be able to thank everyone individually, please know that your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated. You’re helping us turn pages into possibilities!

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Thank you for supporting the St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy Library!

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