The Library clock is visible throughout the school yard and is regarded as displaying the official school time. Five minutes before the end of first or second break a bell is rung to indicate that games and other leisure activities must cease and students should move to their next lesson. Laggards can expect to be chivvied by duty staff. It is important that lessons start on time.

The library itself will often be used during breaks by students wishing to pursue cerebral rather than physical activities.

On the library wall is displayed in stone the school crest as it existed in 1912, with an image of Homer surrounded by laurels, recalling the school's classical origins.

Personal study

The library is used by many senior pupils as a quiet place of study and research.

Young pupils are taught to use the library at an early stage of their education as an integral part of their study of other subjects. Modern education relies considerably upon guided personal research and it is important to realise that the internet is neither always the answer nor always reliable. The ability to learn from books is still vital, as is the concept of reading for pleasure. Literature really still belongs on the page rather than the screen.

In addition to the main library,  many departments also maintain libraries of specialist books in their own subjects.

Careers

It is an important part of guidance to advise young people on how they may best go forward after school.

Careers advice covers both further education and subsequent employment or business life.

For further information click careers.