Welcome to the Heaton Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is a multi-functional learning and library space used by all students at He Tīwai Mātauranga / Heaton Intermediate.
The LRC consists of a range of areas:
The LRC Coordinator, Mrs Boniface, supports students' research needs, teaches research and digital citizenship skills, and promotes reading for enjoyment.
The LRC consists of a range of areas:
- LRC Central - the main area for teaching & learning activities. Includes the library collection, study tables & large screen TV.
- Desktop Den - contains six desktop computers and the student printer/photocopier.
- Beanbag Corner - surrounded by windows, this is the place to read and relax.
- Seminar Rooms (two) - ideal for small independent group work.
- Auditorium - perfect for presentations, speeches, and watching movies! At lunchtimes the Auditorium becomes The Chill Zone - a silent reading sanctuary away from the hubbub of the busy lunchtime LRC Central.
The LRC Coordinator, Mrs Boniface, supports students' research needs, teaches research and digital citizenship skills, and promotes reading for enjoyment.
20 Things To Do in the Heaton LRC
- Visit the LRC with your class for any sort of learning activity - but in a much bigger space than your classroom and with extra resources!
- Find information on Inquiry topics using relevant and appropriate print and online resources.
- Attend a Research Skills session delivered by Mrs Boniface. Learn how to find the best information for your topic, how to evaluate information, how to avoid plagiarising, how to take good notes, and how to create a Reference List.
- Find a great book to read. Use the LRC Catalogue to see what books, graphic novels, magazines and picture books we have. You can also use the Catalogue to see a listing of New Items, read and write reviews about our books, check your Borrower Record and renew your loans.
- Visit the LRC Books page to access our lists of Top Picks - some of the best books in the Heaton LRC, grouped by genre.
- Complete the Digital Citizenship unit delivered by Mrs Boniface.
- Explore the range of quality information resources available through the LRC Research Resources page.
- Ask Mrs Boniface for help with finding information.
- Make or listen to presentations in the LRC Auditorium.
- Use an LRC Seminar Room for independent group work.
- Catch up on homework during lunchtime in the LRC.
- Come to the LRC at lunchtimes between 12.45pm to 1.20pm. You can use LRC Central at lunchtimes for any "constructive" purpose, including reading, drawing, playing board games or cards, and catching up on school work. You may use one of the LRC desktop computers for schoolwork (not games!) at lunchtime, but you can not use any other device, (smartphone, laptop or chromebook), anywhere during school beak times.
- Read in peace and quiet in the LRC Chill Zone (LRC Auditorium) during lunchtimes. There is no talking in the Chill Zone - use LRC Central if you want to chat.
- Use one of the six LRC NUC computers in the Desktop Den area.
- Use the LRC Printer/Photocopier.
- Expand your reading horizons by checking out recommended reads and book suggestions on our Read webpage.
- Ask Mrs Boniface for suggestions about what you could read next.
- Find out about something you are interested in using our Non Fiction collection.
- Suggest a book for the LRC to buy - ask at the Issuing Desk for a "Book Suggestion" form.
- Take part in book and literacy competitions and events. Read the School Daily Notices to keep up with what is going on.
Heaton LRC website last updated 26 January 2023.
Contact the LRC Coordinator Jane Boniface: Bonifacej@heaton.school.nz
Contact the LRC Coordinator Jane Boniface: Bonifacej@heaton.school.nz
