Library
Ms. Reid Welcomes You to Saint André Library
Our library is part of the School Learning Commons where students & staff alike engage in purposeful collaborative partnerships to promote literacy learning. Our resource rich environment provides our school community with the tools to study, conduct research, read and work together.
What the Research says about School Libraries:
Research undeniably and repeatedly shows clear links between student achievement and the existence of libraries stocked with a variety of resources, and staffed by qualified librarians who collaborate with teachers.
Library Mission Statement
To provide access to a variety of informational resources to support the curriculum, foster a love for reading, and ensure the school community is effective users of information for learning as well as leisure.
LDCSB School Library Goals
- Educate students on the functionality, organization and purpose of libraries so that they can be library users for life
- Demonstrate how to research with purpose and process
- Promote and foster a love of reading for pleasure and learning
- Develop library collections that encompass a variety of formats to support Catholic Graduate Expectations
- Facilitate the use of technology for learning, research and communication