Our School Library

At Joseph Leckie Academy we encourage students to read as much as possible. Studies show that children who read for enjoyment every day, not only perform better in tests than those who don’t, but also develop a broader vocabulary, increased general knowledge and have a better understanding of other cultures. Reading also empowers children, it improves their overall mental health, helping them to be resilient and happy.

The library is open from 8.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday and offers students a quiet space to study, read and complete homework and access to over 10,000 books (fiction and non-fiction), 28 computers, online subscriptions and eBooks.

The library holds daily Homework Help sessions, before and after school and after school clubs, such as Origami Club. Academy students also have the opportunity to gain work experience and develop new skills by becoming a library assistant.

   

All the podcasts below are free to use and DO NOT require you to sign up or create an account.

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  • Moment of Um - Bite-sized answers to big questions!
  • You're Dead To Me - The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.
  • The Invisible College - Lessons in creative writing from a ghostly array of great novelists, poets and playwrights such as Ted Hughes, W.B. Yeats and Allen Ginsberg. Presented and produced by Cathy FitzGerald.
  • HEY YA - From great new books to favourite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, the Hey YA podcast is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
  • Radiolab - Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers.
  • The Infinite Monkey Cage - Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince.
  • The Joe Wicks Podcast - What makes you feel mentally and physically strong? Fitness coach Joe Wicks ask some of his favourite people their secrets to health and happiness.
  • Horrible Histories Podcast - CBBC’s Horrible Histories have brought together some of the most remarkable figures in history and imagined what they’d do with their own podcasts! Featuring Rattus Rattus.
  • Bees in a Pod with Rob Beckett - David Attenborough is saving the planet, Brian May is saving the badgers, and now Comedian Rob Beckett is saving the bees.
  • Under the Weather - Meteorologists Simon King and Clare Nasir love the weather. In this BBC podcast, they are joined by a range of experts as they answer some of weather’s most challenging questions.
  • Sliced Bread - The latest ad-hyped products and trending fads promise to make us healthier, happier and greener, but are they really 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Greg Foot finds out.
  • BBC Young Musician - Jess Gillam hosts the podcast about young musicians, for young musicians. Special guests every episode, with a new show every week.
  • Bookmarked: A YA Book Podcast - From the writers of Bookstacked.com comes 'Bookmarked: A YA Book Podcast'. Tune in for monthly discussions about the YA reading life.
  • We Can Change The World - Isy Suttie talks to inspiring young people who have not just enhanced their life with their actions, but those in their immediate community and even worldwide.

All the resources below are free to use and DO NOT require you to sign up or create an account.

If you choose to share your personal information, please ensure that you read and are happy with the website's Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.


For further information go to the Library SharePoint page.