Each term students are invited to apply to become a Student Librarian. Students are able to fill out an application form, experience an informal interview and participate in the Library Training Scheme. Students get a great deal out of helping in the library – it raises their self-esteem, provides a sense of responsibility, increases confidence, communication, problem solving, peer interaction, collaboration as well as improving key skills such as speaking and listening.
Students are also welcome to apply to support their Duke of Edinburgh programme.
Easter - End of Spring Term Certificate Awards – 10th April 2025
The library was closed at breaktime so the Student Librarians could all be awarded with their certificates and festive Easter Eggs.
This term librarians have demonstrated continued dedication to their role and as such have now completed their Silver Student Librarian Award.
Well done everyone!
Student Librarian Awards – Autumn Term – 18th December 2024
At lunchtime today the library hosted its annual Student Librarian Awards for the Autumn Term. It was an opportunity for the librarians to get together after a very busy term to discuss how they felt their volunteering was going and to award their commitment and dedication to the role. Over the course of the term the librarians have applied for the post, taken part in the interview and training process and then gone on to volunteer some of their social time in the library. They have acquired numerous skills including working as a team, issuing and returning books, dealing with enquiries from students and staff, taken part in and supported events and much more.
Well done Student Librarians, you have been amazing, and it has been wonderful to see how you are progressing. We are extremely proud of you all!
Welcome to the Library’s New Student Librarians – 2024-2025
Welcome to the Library’s New Student Librarians – 2024-2025
The library is pleased to welcome the new Student Librarians for this academic year. There was an amazing response, and the library received so many applications that it made the selection process extremely difficult. We are happy to announce that Carmelita, Dian, Megan, Freddie, Cody, Precious, Vanya, Chidinma, Arjun, Emmanuella, Morireoluwa and Sienna have all been successful and have joined the library family. They will volunteer some of their social time and be supported by our Senior Student Librarians, Cole, Krzysztof, Ketan and Cole who in turn will by supported by our new Head Student Librarian Lucie. Congratulations everyone and welcome to the CNCS library team!
Student Librarian End of Year Awards - July 2024
Today the library held the final Student Librarian meeting where each student received their Gold Student Librarian Award certificate completing the Student Librarian Programme of 2023-2024.
What an amazing year the library has had, and part of that success is down to our wonderful student librarians. Each and every one of them has given up some of their social time each week (before school, break and lunchtimes) to volunteer in the library. They have demonstrated commitment, dedication and hard work whilst taking on new challenges such as learning how the library is organised, assisting and directing their fellow students to the resources they require, contributing to the half termly newsletter, keeping the library a tidy and safe environment, communicating with students and staff whilst maintaining a professional and polite presence. They truly are a credit to the school and especially to the school library. I cannot thank them enough for everything they have contributed, and it is wonderful to see how much they have grown and developed. Well done all of you, we are so proud of your achievements.
Mrs McLachlan
Easter - End of Spring Term Certificate Awards – 22nd March 2024
The library was closed at breaktime today, so the Student Librarians could all be awarded with their Silver Library certificates and festive Easter Eggs.
We are so proud of our librarians, they have all worked so hard this term and have demonstrated a great deal of commitment, creativity, and hard work. All our librarians volunteer their time to manage the library desk, put books away, and ensure the ICT equipment is correct. Some have also produced book reviews, created library displays and contributed to the Library Newsletter.
Well done everyone!
Christmas Student Librarian Meeting – 21st December 2023
Today the library held its Christmas Student Librarian meeting where the librarians had the opportunity to come together and chat about how the first half term had gone volunteering in the library. They were also awarded their Bronze level award for learning and completing a variety of skills and tasks. These included: attending regularly, working well as a team, issue/return items accurately, shelve books accurately, describe different library resources, friendly and helpful to staff and other students as well as many more.
Well done to all the librarians for demonstrating their commitment to the library and giving up their social time to volunteer. They have been amazing and it is wonderful to see their magnificent progress. We are incredibly proud of them!
end of term student librarian meeting - Friday 21st july 2023
At break the library held the last meeting of this academic year for the Student Librarians. Nearly everyone was in attendance and break was spent awarding the librarians for all of their hard work, dedication and commitment throughout the year. The library has been blessed with such fantastic librarians this year and we are incredibly proud how they have developed and grown in their roles.
Well done everyone and we hope you will join the library again in September.
May Half Term Certificate Awards – 26th May 2023
The library was closed at breaktime today so the Student Librarians could all be awarded with their Silver Library certificates and enjoy some sweet treats.
They have all demonstrated a great deal of commitment, creativity and hard work. As well as volunteering to manage the library desk, put books away, ensure the ICT equipment is correct, they have also produced book reviews, created library displays and contributed to the Library Newsletter.
We are incredibly proud of them, well done!
End Of Term Student Librarian Celebration and Award - 30th March 2023
Student Librarian Meeting
30th March 2023 Today the library held a meeting and end of term celebration for the Student Librarians who have demonstrated commitment and hard work in their role during the last term. The library was closed at lunchtime so the librarians could enjoy their lunch in the library as well as having a choice of cupcakes to eat whilst they discussed what they have enjoyed about their role. The librarians put forward many positive suggestions for the coming term as well as discussing what contributions they can make towards making the library even better. Each one was awarded with their Student Librarian Bronze certificate and an Easter Egg. CNCS is incredibly proud of them and they are a strong and positive asset to the library. Well done
Student Librarians 2021-22
Why I like being a Student Librarian in the CNCS library…..
I like being a Student Librarian because I like all parts of the library like making sure all the books are put in the right places or putting the books away myself. Working on the desk has also helped me develop as a person because it has made me have a better set of social skills.
Alex (Year 7)
To be honest I enjoy being a librarian because I really like reading books and also I like the library because everybody there is so nice and kind, helping each other and being really friendly. Also, I really like helping people. That’s why, if you have any questions you can come and see us! 😊
Kateryna (Year 8)
There are many qualities about being a school librarian. Personally, being a Student Librarian helped me with my communication as I communicate with the students when I am on duty. It also helps me in building my confidence because I have been trained on the roles I need to do.
Reva (Y11)
Ever since I became a librarian I found myself coming to the library more to borrow a book, which as a result improves my English. I also find myself discovering more and more books I didn’t think I would enjoy, but still did. Being a librarian helps me socialise and use my qualities and talents: communication, memory and numbers. It is a really fun experience and I say that others might enjoy it too!
Anushka (Y8)