Another busy & vibrant week in The Library, lots of students working hard, Billie proving you can do a split anywhere & preparation & excitement for Culture Week next week is mounting.
Make sure you read the Student Bulletin today to see all of the lunchtime events taking place next, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. We are looking forward to seeing you all in your Cultural dress or colours of your flag on Wednesday. 💜
For Women's History Month the theme is "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future". This theme highlights women who are rebuilding systems to ensure long-term environmental, economic & societal sustainability, focusing on leadership for a future rooted in equity & opportunity.
Pop into the Library to see our exhibition on the different women leading the change to a sustainable future.
#womenshistorymonth #leadingthechange
This week also saw the start of Lent!
Lent is a 40 day Christian season of reflection, prayer, fasting & self-denial leading up to Easter, commemorating Jesus' 40 days of fasting in the wilderness; it begins on Ash Wednesday & ends before Easter Sunday, focusing on spiritual preparation, repentance & remembering Jesus' sacrifice through practices like giving up luxurious (eg, chocolate, popcorn) or meat & acts of charity.
Ramadan began globally this week, on the evening of Tuesday 18th February & will end with Eid Al-Fitr on March 20th.
Ramadan involves fasting from dawn to sunset, increased prayer, reflection, community, connection & charity as one of Islam's five pillars.
Ramadan Mubarak
The Lunar New Year in 2026 welcomes the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year.
In 2026, Lunar New Year falls on February 17th, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival.
As we leave behind the introspective and intuitive Year of the Snake, the Year of the Horse gallops in with vibrant and fiery energy, symbolizing adventure, vitality, and momentum.
Wishing you endless prosperity & positive energy.
#chinesenewyear #yearofthehorse
For National Year of Reading each month we are going to be focusing on a new theme, this month is Romance ❤️.
This week leading up to Valentines Day we gave away poetry scrolls.
❤️💛🩵🩷
#nationalyearofreading
#romance #valentinesday
This week is National Storytelling week, so our Friday round up features some of your favourite stories!
1. 1984 - George Orwell
2. This Book Kills - Ravens Guron
3. This Girl - Colleen Hoover
4. Red Azalea - Anchee Min
5. Blood marked - Tracy Deonn The Friendship Fling - Georgia Stone. A Tempest of Tea - Hafsah Faizal
6. Rough Guide to Italy The Tramways of Croydon
7. I kissed Shara Wheeler - Casey McQuiston. Loveless - Alice Osman
8. Girls Who Burn - MK. Pagano Calm - Fern Cotton.
9. The Last Man - Brian K. Vaughan.
10. Jo Jo Bizarre Adventures - Hirohiko Araki.
11. Twilight - Stephanie Meyer
#nationalstorytellingweek
"Deadly class is a top class masterpiece in storytelling. Well written characters amazing action, and heartbreaking storylines. The most deadly thing about this book is you might not be able to put it down"
Dave yr13 Theatre @brit_theatre
Deadly Class Compendium by Rick Remender & Wes Craig
#nationalstorytellingweek
"A very powerful script with heavy emotions but is very relatable"
Marcus Yr10 @brit_theatre
For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy
By Ryan Calais Cameron.
#nationalstorytellingweek
This week is National Storytelling Week & is a celebration of the power of sharing stories.
Thank you Stacy for sharing your review of Girls Who Burn by MK Pagano & how it help your @fmp project.
LGBT+ History Month 2026 in the UK takes place from 1st February to 28th February, with a focus on celebrating, educating & acknowledging the contributions of the LGBT+ community.
The 2026 theme is "Science & innovation", highlighting the role of data, research & technology in driving progress.
Pop into the Library to read more about different Scientists & LGBT+ history.
@lgbthistorymonth
