Spotlight 25-26

WEEK A

WEEK BEGINNING 29/09/25

Library Spotlight Beyond the books

Book of the Week On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

Magazines and Online Resources

The Library subscribes to a fantastic range of magazines, newspapers, and digital resources, which all pupils are encouraged to make use of! These are ideal resources for anyone undertaking research for an EE or EPQ, or for anyone who just wants to keep up with developments in science, technology, politics, and current affairs! Click the logos below to access login details for the online version of each resource . Our print magazines can be found on the Study Decks outside the Reading Room. Here you’ll find:

Fresh out of boarding school and seeking a new direction, Mia joins a group of spacefaring engineers restoring forgotten monuments. As she settles into her routine of early mornings and hard labour, she looks back on her relationship with Grace, a new arrival at school with a mysterious past. Moving between past and present, On a Sunbeam is a stunningly illustrated tale of love, friendship, and self discovery. The web version is free to read online (click to open) or pick up the print version in the Library. (It’s also one of Mr Gormley’s favourite graphic novels!)

We also subscribe to brilliant digital resources , which can help you expand your subject-specific knowledge. Some are listed here, more can be found on the library firefly page.