A primary school has turned over a new page as it opens its refurbished library.

The library at Houndsfield Primary School, in Rippon Road, Edmonton, was destroyed in an arson attack in 2009 and reformed into a dance studio.

However, the school was keen to bring back the love of reading for all 600 pupils at the school.

“The children have been so excited by the library, they love it” said Kate Holland, headteacher at the school.

“The aim was not just to have a library but somewhere the children will cherish as well as improve their command of reading.”

Funding the project through a number of grants, the school have installed iPads into the library as well as an artificial oak tree for children to sit under and read.

Children from 5B decided to take the Enfield Independent on a tour of their new library.

In a polished trip around the site, the children showed off the different sections including computers, non-fiction section and jumbo books for the younger children at the school.

Ms Holland added: “This is not only a beautiful reading space which evokes that romantic notion of reading under a tree on a summer’s day, but has inspired the children to get involved.

“This is also an opportunity for parents to come into the school and read with their children in the library, or use the facilities which they might not have access to at home.

“We have many children from all parts of the world and we want their love of reading to flourish at our library.”

Librarian, Keely Fisher added: “The children are beyond excited about the library and we have put out a job application for the pupils to apply to be library assistants, and the response has been phenomenal.”

The children who led the tour were: Sofia Elmi, Ruguayyah Fostok, Anna, Burtea, Afnaan Aw-Ali, Remus Cionca, Mehmet, Bulent, Alan Czyrak, Khadija Sahal.