THE PETERSFIELD School’s (TPS) library has been completely refurbished thanks to a generous donation from a former pupil, now a millionaire entrepreneur.

Now called The Chris Phillips Library, after the former pupil, the revamp includes an IT upgrade.

The work was jointly funded by the TPS Development Fund and Chris Phillips, creator of the successful JustDevelop.It investment group.

A school spokesman said: “The library is now a multi-functional space used not just for reading and self-issue, but for literacy lessons, reading buddies, after school clubs and as the base for a brand new online presence called the Reading Cloud.

“We have also recruited reading ambassadors from our student population to promote literacy throughout the school.”

As part of the refurbishment, art students constructed a sculpture from old books, which is now on display in the library.

Assistant principal at the school, Sarah Holman, said: “We are hugely grateful to Chris and the TPS Development Fund for their generous donations which have enabled us to create a bright, innovative and welcoming learning space to help promote reading around the school and for pleasure at home.

“The Reading Cloud acts as an online literacy hub, enabling students to talk about books with their peers, share reviews, make recommendations and engage in blogging.”