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JYHS Library The school library is the heart of the school providing research materials and support, mental health support and social opportunities.

It is far more than just books. JYHS Library is run by a Chartered School Librarian. The library supports the whole school, to inspire a love of reading, and help pupils learn key information literacy and study skills that will help them throughout their lives.

It is so my classes this week are celebrating by creating some book spine poetry.
30/09/2026

It is so my classes this week are celebrating by creating some book spine poetry.

This year’s Maths and Stories Day for was a huge success. We solved a range of maths puzzles to win a treasure hunt an...
25/09/2026

This year’s Maths and Stories Day for was a huge success. We solved a range of maths puzzles to win a treasure hunt and solve the D&D adventure. We did comparative scale on monsters, used probability and pilish to create poems.

JYHS pupils are loving our new Treasure Tales challenge - 58 pupils have already claimed at least one reward and they’ve...
15/09/2026

JYHS pupils are loving our new Treasure Tales challenge - 58 pupils have already claimed at least one reward and they’ve read 94 books so far! How many will we read by the end of term? You can check the library window for our weekly updates.
Well done to everyone who has managed 300 pages already!

Library clubs are go! If you want to join any of them just pop in and see Mrs Wilson.
07/09/2026

Library clubs are go! If you want to join any of them just pop in and see Mrs Wilson.

Launching today our new reading challenge! Well done to Jorja, Ewan, Jamie, Bethany and Yasmine who were the first to cl...
24/08/2026

Launching today our new reading challenge! Well done to Jorja, Ewan, Jamie, Bethany and Yasmine who were the first to claim their rewards!

A new year means a re-launch of all the library clubs - so here is everything we are offering this academic year.New for...
17/08/2026

A new year means a re-launch of all the library clubs - so here is everything we are offering this academic year.

New for this year are Telling Tales and Folklore Friday - I am waiting to see if there is any uptake as I’ve had different pupils tell me only one day would work for them - so we may consolidate it to one club over the year. The idea is to share Scottish folklore stories plus other myths and legends from around the world.

Our librarian is kicking off the holiday by reading Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan - a moving story told by multi...
29/06/2026

Our librarian is kicking off the holiday by reading Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan - a moving story told by multiple generations. Next up: what will and The Portsmouth Grammar School Library tomorrow?

Pupils win! In our staff vs pupil pride quiz, the pupils are in the lead (they have won 3 out of the 4 years so far!).Co...
18/06/2026

Pupils win! In our staff vs pupil pride quiz, the pupils are in the lead (they have won 3 out of the 4 years so far!).

Commiserations to Ms Robinson, Ms Rooney, Mr McIlroy and Mr Graves for trying to win for the staff (thanks for volunteering). Congratulations to our pupil winners - Jessica, Bethany, Alex and Chloe!

Thanks also to Mr McKenna for his kazoo work, Mrs Hart for being our adjudicator, Mrs Pirie for Quiz Mastering and Jamie for his excellent quiz.

Pride week is nearly over but as always a massive thanks to all the staff and pupils who have joined in the fun from wearing colours to running a session - as always you’ve all been amazing!

Pride Day was a huge success again. 46 pupils joined in the fun as we learned about LGBTQ+ icon Sally Ride, made our own...
18/06/2026

Pride Day was a huge success again. 46 pupils joined in the fun as we learned about LGBTQ+ icon Sally Ride, made our own space patch stickers, launched our rockets, held our drag teddy parade and heard from two amazing Just Like Us ambassadors who visited as well! 🏳️‍🌈

It’s worth remembering that the reason we need to celebrate JYHS Pride Week is because being LGBTQ+ isn’t safe everywher...
15/06/2026

It’s worth remembering that the reason we need to celebrate JYHS Pride Week is because being LGBTQ+ isn’t safe everywhere. There are a number of countries in the Men’s World Cup where being LGBTQ+ is illegal and 3 where LGBTQ+ people can be given the death penalty.

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Wednesday 8:15am - 4:15pm
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