sla school library design award 2011 - rosendale primary school, london
DESCRIPTION
Presentation of Rosendale Primary School, winner of the 2011 School Library Association School Library Design AwardTRANSCRIPT
Title
‘creative, innovative, resourceful’
‘Children who enjoy reading learn to think creatively, engage with ideas, encounter
new worlds.’ Booktrust
Bus Delivery• Exciting iconic environment• Involving whole school community from its arrival
Bus Design• Child centred• Flexible• Open-plan• Library and learning zones• Calm environment• Uncluttered
Interior Images•Reuse of seating and fabrics•Integrating existing bus features •Minimal palette and accent colours•Light and space
Interior Images
Integrating existing features into overall design
Garden Layout•Tranquil haven •Extending library environment•Break time books and story tellers
Volunteer Workforce• 100+ Parent / Carer Volunteers• Local Businesses• Sponsors• Donations
Volunteer List
Ownership and identity
‘ If you were to step into a story book, where would your journey take you?’
Identity and Signage
•Shelf Labels•Badges•Stickers•Reading Scheme•Press
Invite
Michael Morpurgo
If anybody asked me to open a library, I’d go like a shot
because it’s so important that they’re there.’ MM
The Future
• Learning links with Book Bus, Zambia•Pupil Librarians•Clubs, publications, website•Visiting authors, storytellers and puppet shows•Family reading•Integrating new technology•Continuing input and development•A creative model to share with other schools•Innovative educational environments