Look inside Starbeck Primary School's fantastic new library

Harrogate Mayor cuts ribbon at completion of school's exciting new project

The Mayor has cut the ribbon to mark the completion of a Harrogate school's exciting project devoted to children’s literacy

The unveiling of Starbeck Primary Academy newly-refurbished school library was a big moment for teachers and pupils and will support literacy and learning for years to come.

The Mayor of Harrogate Councillor Viv Poskitt cuts the ribbon to open the library at Starbeck Primary Academy School. (Picture Gerard Binks)

The opening ceremony was attended by civic dignatories, including Harrogate Town Council Mayor Coun Viv Poskitt and former Mayor Coun Chris Aldred.

“The new-look school library will be used to build community links between home and school and provide the children with an inspiring place to read,” said the Harrogate Mayor.

"It's a fantastic area and well done to all who facilitated this.

"I even had the children read to me including my favourite “girls can do anything “."

Opening of Starbeck Primary Academy School library - Pupils Henry Bloor, Elenor Bloor, Sydney Dean and Sebastian Dean. (Picture Gerard Binks)

As well as reading and learning, the aim of the impressively refurbished school library is also to reach out to the wider community.

Kris Starkey, English Leader/Senior Leader at Starbeck Primary Academy said: "The new library will not only benefit our pupils but will also strengthen links with the wider Starbeck community through future reading events, family activities, and community partnerships.”