SLA School Library Design Award 2011 - Rosendale Primary School, London

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