Utterby community library unveiled in teacher’s memory

A pupil cuts the ribbon to open the library. The plaque in memory of Mrs Carne can be seen on the wall above.

Utterby Primary Academy has opened a new community library in fond memory of a much loved teacher who encouraged pupils to read.

Pupils cut the ribbon to officially open the Tracey Carne Community Library, located within the school’s reception area, last week .

Members of Mrs Carne’s family joined head teacher Tom Hawkins and chief executive of the Academies Enterprise Trust, Julian Drinkall, for the opening ceremony last Thursday morning (May 9).

The community library will be a place where children and families from the school, as well as members of the wider community, can share and exchange books suitable for all ages, including adults. Donations of new books will be gratefully received.

The pupils enjoyed choosing their first book from the new community library.

Head teacher Mr Hawkins said: “This is our tribute to Mrs Carne, who did love reading and loved to see the progress that the children made.

“As the plaque says, she was an absolutely remarkable teacher, and a friend to all the pupils and staff.

“We miss her, and this will be a little reminder for us every day of what a fantastic lady she was, and everything she did for our school.”