Marmothèque (PS to CP classes age 3-6)
Children in nursery and the CP class are welcomed once a week to the Marmothèque (junior library).
This is where they begin to get to grips with books in French, Dutch and English in the company of an adult who reads to them, tells stories and introduces them to the different facets of the world of books. Collaboration between the teaching team and the Marmothèque ensures the link is maintained between what the children learn in class and the discoveries they make in the Marmothèque.
Children in GS and CP classes can also borrow one or two books a week to experiment with reading.
The Marmothèque is also involved in organising “Story Week” (Semaine des contes) and encounters and workshops with authors and illustrators of children’s literature.
Library (CE1 to CM2 – age 7-10)
The Library and Resource Centre (BCD) hosts each elementary class (CE1 to CM2) once a week.
In this comfortable environment each pupil can borrow three items from the lending section: novels, albums, documentaries, magazines in French, English and Dutch.
Outside the planned time-slots for each class, pupils are able to visit and carry out research during the morning and afternoon breaks.
The library is managed by a librarian who also helps the pupils find their way around the BCD and to carry out a document search, as well as guiding young readers in choosing their material.
The BCD also works with the teachers to organise reading rallies and challenges, cultural events and encounters with youth literature authors and illustrators working in French, English and Dutch.