The Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize returns for a second year! The Prize looks to uncover new writing talent between the ages of 18 and 25, who submit their work in either of two categories: 9-12 and young adult (for ages 13-19). Last year saw over 350 entries from writers all over the world with two winners scooping the chance to be published by Hot Key Books. Find out more HERE
Calling all poets!
Why don’t you enter the Foyle Young Poets Award 2013?
Or why not write about your most treasured object – something that has touched or shaped your life? You can submit a diary entry, letter, poem, song or story to the Scottish Book Trusts Treasures page. You could find your work included in a special book for Book Week Scotland 2013!
The deadline for both competitions is July 31 2013.
Keep up to date on the progress of Harlaw’s trip to Rwanda with the RSVP charity. They’ve already visited the genocide memorial and look like they’re really enjoying meeting the people out there.
Hi, I’ve just set up our Scholastic Book Club school group order online. This means you can now order all the books in your Book Clubs leaflet and many more at http://clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/harlaw-academy and, what’s more, you’ll be able to have your books delivered to school for FREE!
You need to order your books by Sunday 12th May 2013. After that date, I’ll confirm that all orders are in and the books will be delivered to school for me to hand out in class. For every £1 you spend 20p goes back to our school to spend on much-needed books for our library!
Take a look at what’s on offer here http://clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/harlaw-academy – there are some great bargains with books costing as little as £1.99!
Happy reading!
Mrs Ü
Calling all budding novelists! Movellas.com, Random House, the Sony Reader Store and The Reading Agency have joined forces to find the best young writer superstar. Free to enter and open to writers aged between 13 and 19 years, this competition will see one young superstar receive an exclusive publishing contract with Random House. Follow this link for more information. Competition deadline is Sunday April the 14th. Get writing!!
Now you can find out if the book you’re reading at home has an Accelerated Reader quiz.
Just click on the icon above and get searching. You can use Advanced Search to search for books by level or topic. Create your own book list and take it to the library to see if we’ve got any of the books on the shelves. If we don’t have it in our library, I can add it to our wishlist!
Hello! I’ve just set up our Scholastic Book Club school group order online. This means you can now order all the books in your Book Clubs leaflet and many more at http://clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/harlaw-academy and, what’s more, you’ll be able to have your books delivered to school for FREE!
You need to order your books by Friday 15th February 2013. After that date, I’ll confirm that all orders are in and the books will be delivered to school for me to distribute. For every £1 you spend 20p goes back to our school to spend on much-needed books for our library!
Take a look at what’s on offer here http://clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/harlaw-academy – there are some great bargains with books costing as little as £1.99! You can also pay with cash or by cheque (made payable to Harlaw Academy).
Best wishes
Mrs A Üstun
Enjoy writing but need a little bit of inspiration and a goal to get started?
Why not enter this year’s Inspired? Get writing competition? The National Galleries of Scotland are challenging you to explore their collection of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, photography or installation for some inspiration. You can write in prose or poetry. Closing date for entries is Friday 18 January 2013. Get writing!!
This year our school is taking part in the National Literacy Trust‘s annual survey.
Please take the time to complete the survey by clicking on the logo or address below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Harlaw
Completing the questions should take no more than 25 minutes. It’s completely anonymous.
Your answers will help us gain a better understanding of what you think about literacy – your own skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and technology use, as well as the importance of these skills to your later life.
The deadline for survey completion is Friday the 14th of December.
The holidays are nearly upon us. Seven whole weeks of freedom before the new term starts in August.
Why don’t you let everyone know what you’re reading over the holidays? Add your comments about the books you’re reading here!
