The Derby High School Library

Welcome to our world of wonderful words! Home to books, resources and exciting activities throughout the year.
Posts by Mrs J. Forkin, M.A. School Librarian.

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It's that time of year when we're boxing up our R-Time novels for September and luckily we have very helpful library assistants! Year 7's novel will be the popular #AKindofSpark by Elle McNicoll @BooksandChokers @DerbyHighEng

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Students with an interest in Media were invited to the Library to 'Go All In' Inside the Studio with a live webinar as part of #NationalYearofReading. Great interview tips and some useful advice from the football and journalist world! Thanks @nationalliteracytrust! 💯

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Happy #WorldBookDay! How many Dalmatians can you spot in the Literacy Team?
We went all in today with lots of bookish activities including the #FootyBooky Quiz in the morning for Year 7 and at lunchtime for all and Staff Dress Up! Happy Reading! 🐾📖@go_all_in_2026 #101Dalmatians

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Excited to see this production with @DerbyHighEng on its final night tomorrow. Tickets selling fast! 🎭🎼

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Don’t miss out! Buy your tickets today!

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Did you know that we have magazines for students and staff to borrow?
There are lots to choose from including BBC History, Spiderman, 110% Gaming, How it Works and Elle.
Come and have a browse!
#magazines #schoollibrary #reading #nationalyearofreading2026

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For the National Year of Reading, we are highlighting a section of our Library to represent the theme of 'Go All In'. First up is SPORT. If you're into Sport, Go All In and Read Into It!!!
#winterolympics #sport #reading #nationalyearofreading2026

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Well done to the W1NN3R5 and to all who took part - it was great to welcome you into the Library!

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Our #NumberDay Who Wants To Be A Mathionnaire event was at capacity this lunchtime!

We had some very strong teams and had to take it to a tie-breaker to determine a winner

Congratulations to Isabella and Poppy on their win and everybody involved

@derbyhighbury @NSPCC #numeracy

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Happy Number Day! We are celebrating with the Maths Department and hosting 'Who Wants to be a Mathionaire?' at lunchtime. How many books have you read where the title contains a number? Today you can count on a day that adds up to calculated fun!
Mr5 F0rk1n #numberday

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Happy 19th December and Happy Last Day!

The Elves have said goodbye – they are on their way back to the North Pole. Thank you for coming to visit them. Sparx Reader prizes are being delivered today! Happy Christmas and Best Wishes from the Literacy Team

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Happy 18th December!
Squeak, squeak – Elfie and Elphaba have caught a mouse!
Congratulations to Jaz in Y7, Weronkia in Y7, Liam in Y9, Iman in Y11 and Arfan in Y11 – you will all receive a book today!
Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for Sparx Reader Rewards!! 😊

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Happy 17th December!
We’re cosied up and reading our favourite book about the Boss – Father Christmas! Do you have a favourite Christmassy read? Not long to go...😊
Congratulations to Rah in Y7, Andrii in Y8 and Liam in Y10 – a book is coming your way!

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There’s something truly special about seeing parents join their children to celebrate success. At today’s Headteacher’s Rewards Brunch, organised by Mrs Davies, we welcomed parents to share in their child’s achievements recognising hard work, commitment & progress together.

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Happy 15th and 16th December! From watching Elf to breaking the big screen, the Elves have been busy!
Congratulations to Talliah in Y8, Daniel in Y9, Haniah in Y11, Mary in Y10 and Muhammed in Y10 who all received a book during R-Time! Best wishes from the Literacy Team!

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Happy 12th December!
The Elves needed a bath after yesterday's antics in the snow. Congratulations to Millie in Y8 who received 'Deep Dark' by Zohra Nabi today!
Best wishes from the Literacy Team!

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Happy 10th December from Elfie & Elphaba!

Now this looks like fun!

Congratulations to Jack in Y7 who will receive ‘Felix and the Future Agency’ during R-Time today!

Best wishes from the Literacy Team! #thederbyhighschool

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Happy 9th December! 6 7 ???
No, we don’t know what it means either 😊
Congratulations to Olivia in Y11 who will receive ‘Sisters of Fire and Fury’ during R-Time today! #thederbyhighschool

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8th December – I think we can guess what the Elves have been up to over the weekend! Congratulations to Bailey in Y9, Shaheer in Y8 and Kadie in Y10 who all received a book during R-Time for Book Gifting Advent. Best wishes from the Literacy Team! #thederbyhighschool

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Happy 5th December! The Elves are in a bit of a trouble today...the Library's white tiger, Rory, has managed to put a stop to their mischief!
But...they had time to choose Alisha in Y10 to receive 'Til Death - an addictive mystery thriller - for Book Gifting Advent!

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Happy 4th December - looks like Elphaba has had her revenge - Elfie's a bit stuck!

Congratulations to Hafsa in Y8 who will receive ‘The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner’ during R-Time this morning!

Best wishes from the Literacy Team