TGGS Library Opening

Today was a special day for students and staff at TGGS as we celebrated the formal opening of the school library. The project to create a brand-new school library has been led by the TGGS Student Council with representatives from students in all year groups supported by the Head of English, Mrs Jo Preston and the newly appointed librarian, Mrs Rebekah Reed.

After months of planning from the student body -  including designing a layout for the new library, fundraising for new books, furniture, and digital devices -  culminated in the grand opening event, when all the hard work really paid off!

Local artist Becky Bettesworth judged student entries to a competition to design a book cover for your favourite book; Year 7 student Emma Carroll was chosen as the winner. Becky then led a question-and-answer session with students and provided invaluable advice about finding your passion in life and maintaining a resilient attitude when challenges are presented. Becky also donated one of her paintings- Dream Big to be displayed in the library to remind all our students to be aspirational and have self-belief that they can achieve their goals in life.

The opening of the library was commemorated with a Christmas tree of knowledge which was planted by the youngest student in our school Eleanor Mills in 7J. The tree will be a symbol of growth as it will age with our students and school community, whilst reflecting the school’s commitment to its eco-friendly vision.

Ms Forster then officially cut the ribbon to open the library and students and staff were invited to visit the library, eat minced pies, whilst listening to a selection of festive carols performed by our wonderfully talented school choir and Year 11 pianist Mattie Thomas.

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