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A Library is more than just a collection of books. It is a place to read, to reflect, to think and to be quiet. At DCPS, we are incredibly lucky to have such a beautiful Library, a spacious, airy room in which it is a pleasure to be. There are areas in which to relax, to browse and others in which you can work purposefully, uninterrupted. The wall displays are a joy - if everything else palls, you can look at the Reading Tree to see which books other people (and the staff) enjoy, or admire the professionalism of the book jacket display.

There are always new books to tempt and old favourites to go back to again and again. There is the chance to meet real authors - we have had Michael Morpurgo, Anthony Horowitz, Jacqueline Wilson and Gillian Cross, to name but the most recent - and, although the Library is primarily a quiet area, the excitement generated by having the room packed with eager children, discussing their favourite books, turns the Library into an exciting place, buzzing with enthusiasm and shared reading experiences. Of all my responsibilities, the Library is the most enjoyable. Given a choice, I would happily spend all day there, curled up in an armchair, transported to Lowood School, or Starkadder Farm or the coast of Bohemia. As it is, I can only share my enthusiasm and welcome you to our Library.

Fiona Hicks-Beach
Head of English

The Upper School Library is always open to pupils.  It contains many fiction and reference books as well as an increasing selection of talking books.  There are 15 PCs, magazines, newspapers and chess sets.

READING TO THE YOUNGER CHILDREN

VISITORS

Dulwich Prep was delighted to host FE Higgins, the author of the recently released 'The Eyeball Collector', who signed copies of her latest book and gave the children excellent advice with their English and Drama skills.

LIBRARY COMPETITION

Our Librarian, Mrs Booth, often organises Library Competitions.  In a recent competition, children were asked to make book characters out of wooden pegs.  Some examples of the wonderful entries can be seen below:

Violet Beauregarde by Clare Snow	Percy from Percy the Park-Keeper - Florence Harris

READING LISTS

Our Reading Lists can be downloaded and printed out if you have Adobe Acrobat Reader.
This can be downloaded by clicking the icon.

Reading List for 10 & 11 year olds

NEW BOOKS AND STORY TAPES

Buzz	Battle Fleet by Paul Dowswell
The Most Stupendous Atlas of the Whole Wide World by the Brainwaves		Digital Photography Masterclass