The Learning Hub Newsletter
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The Learning Hub
The Learning Hub is a wonderful multi-purpose space: we host a library of over 9000 books to aid with personal and academic growth; we have a newly updated computer suite with access to printing; the Learning Hub team facilitate tutoring and guided revision sessions as well as allowing time for independent study.
As the “hub” of the school, the space is also used to host various themed events throughout the year, all of which contribute to the culture of learning and development that Wood Green Academy is known for. A safe and inclusive space for all, the Learning Hub is open to all students before and after school as well as throughout the day via a regular rotation.
Facilities
- ICT Facilities: 20 computers and a printing station
- Over 9,000 books
- Tutoring Space for independent or guided learning
- Space to revise in a comfortable and constructive atmosphere
Books
With over 9,000 books to choose from, if a student believes they “don’t like reading”, then they simply haven’t spent enough time exploring the Learning Hub.
Our Library shelves are full of every kind of tale, adventure and mystery. From the mythical adventures of magic wielding creatures in fantasy realms, to the very real troubles and trials of teenagers that can be found in the contemporary section, our shelves cover every world imaginable. And as for our non-fiction collection, students can explore everything from anthropology to zoology; law to languages; biographies to cultural histories.
We are currently focused on broadening the spectrum of content we host – the team are always keen to get new book recommendations from students and staff to make sure we cater to everybody’s tastes and learning journeys. We’re also looking to expand our range in resources to include audio and e-books.
Meet the Team
As well as being a Learning Hub Manager Miss Melia is an Academic Coach in English. She recently finished reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and listening to the Harry Potter series on Audible… again. She’s currently listening to Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library and reading Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. A fan all things creative, Miss Melia is always looking for new themes for displays, to keep the Learning Hub’s bright and engaging atmosphere fresh.
Mr King is a Learning Hub Manager, and he also supports students in Maths as an Academic Coach. As well as this he has a huge love of history, evidenced in his choice of books. He almost exclusively reads books related to history or mythology. One of his recent favourites is The Kalevala which is a collection of stories and myths from Finland.
The Learning Hub also have a select team of Student Librarians from the Sixth Form.
The Learning Hub Calendar
The Learning Hub publishes a monthly newsletter which includes a calendar of local and global days of celebration as well as themed events that are running each month in the Hub.
The Learning Hub team have plans to run poetry evenings; a book launch; silent disco revision sessions, and many more.
Opening Hours
Day | Break | Lunch |
Monday | Years 7 and 8 | Years 9, 10 and 11 |
Tuesday | Years 9, 10 and 11 | Years 7 and 8 |
Wednesday | Years 9, 10 and 11 | Years 7 and 8 |
Thursday | Years 7 and 8 | Years 9, 10 and 11 |
Friday | Years 9, 10 and 11 | Years 7 and 8 |
Programmes and Events
A Trip Around Europe
A quiz team event celebrating European Day of Languages on September 26th.
Meet the Team
Mr Postans supports students in English. His favourite book in 2018 was Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman because her attention to detail throughout was superb.
Miss Cooper supports students in Maths. Her two favourite books of all time are The Wrath and the Dawn and The Paris Wifebecause she could not put them both down. The descriptions made it seem like she was there.
Mrs Whitehouse is the Assistant Librarian and she takes care of the book stock. Her favourite writer is Jojo Moyes because her gripping books keep you on the edge of your seat!
Facilities
ICT Facilities: 20 computers and 12 iPads
Over 13,000 books
Space to revise in a comfortable and constructive atmosphere
Tutoring Space for independent or guided learning
Books
We have a range of fiction and non-fiction texts to compliment and expand on the curriculum. We also have books in different forms: diary accounts of historical figures; collections of poetry from classic and modern poets; decide your destiny adventure books.
Programmes and Events
Whodunit
Come along to the Learning Hub and see if you can solve the mystery of the Murder at Greenwood Academy…
After the headteacher has been murdered in the auditorium, six teachers are in the frame.
They each have a motive, opportunity and means.
Can you work out the innocent parties and find the one true culprit?
Escape Room
The Wood Green Nuclear Power Station is going into meltdown!
Year 11 students are putting their English and Maths skills to the ultimate test – to see if they can escape the power station and stop the meltdown before time runs out!
See if they escaped after SHAPE day.
Opening Hours
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Day |
Break |
Lunch |
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Monday |
Years 7 and 8 |
Years 9, 10 and 11 |
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Tuesday |
Years 9, 10 and 11 |
Years 7 and 8 |
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Wednesday |
Years 9, 10 and 11 |
Years 7 and 8 |
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Thursday |
Years 7 and 8 |
Years 9, 10 and 11 |
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Friday |
Years 9, 10 and 11 |
Years 7 and 8 |