With thanks from the library

Priory’s library should have a whole host of new books to read thanks to the generosity of our families. 

English teacher and Chief Librarian, Mrs Elliott, put out an appeal in the spring term for pupils to donate books from home to the school library which they no longer read. 

Year 8 Evie and Year 10 Jack donated the most books. 

Evie, whose favourite subject is English and who writes a lot in her spare time, said: “I am going to bring some more in too as we are moving house shortly! 

“Everyone in my family is an avid reader and we have two bookshelves full from floor to ceiling! 

“I tend to be a person that, once I have read a book, I don’t want to read it again. 

“I kept my favourites, by author Rainbow Rowell, but I am not sentimental about things so I did donate around 50 and have another 10-15 to give to the school library.” 

Jack, whose favourite subject is history and who wants to work in private security, said: “I stopped reading in Year 9 due to my GCSE work and other things so I donated the books which were at home. There was no point in hanging onto them. It emptied the house and hopefully other people will enjoy them.” 

Mrs Elliott said, "The challenge was a great success, with over 200 books being donated!  We are always grateful of and open to receiving book donations at any time in the school year, as they provide a valuable boost to our library stock.  A big thank you to all who donated!"