March 6, 2017
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This weekend, Clishmaclaver started reading Andrew Taylor’s The Ashes of London, a historical crime thriller set in a ‘vividly evoked Restoration England’ – The Ashes of London presents a breathtakingly ambitious picture of an era. As the Great Fire devastates … Continue reading
March 3, 2017
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A Darker Shade of Magic is a series by Victoria Schwab – Most people only know one London; but what if there were several? Kell is one of the last Travelers magicians with a rare ability to travel between parallel Londons. … Continue reading
March 2, 2017
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Organisers say for 1 in 4 children their £1 World Book Day book will be the first book they ever own. This despite overwhelming evidence that book ownership and reading for pleasure improves attainment in learning, and financial success in … Continue reading
March 1, 2017
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Find out which book from our fantastic shortlist received the most votes! Source: And the Scottish Teenage Book Prize Winner is… – Scottish Book Trust
March 1, 2017
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Clishmaclaver is currently reading Silver Skin, by Joan Lennon. An, “intriguing read spanning several genres which has been shortlisted for The Scottish Teenage Book Prize 2017.” – The Scottish Book Trust. (The winner will be announced today, peeps, so watch this … Continue reading
February 24, 2017
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…Let’s give the girls a hand! 
Brechin High School musicians Nicola Joiner, Charley Hancox and Daveena Rooke performed at Brechin Rotary Club last week. – The Brechin Advertiser (Original post 10/2/17)
February 23, 2017
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…But with a generation now forking out in excess of £50,000 for their degrees, is anybody surprised that a university education now feels like another asset that can simply be bought? Continue reading
February 22, 2017
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It has been confirmed that JG author of Orange Hawks has died due to a Springfield Power Plant Accident. JG was a much liked person among pupils and staff at Brechin High. At the beginning of the year he returned … Continue reading
February 21, 2017
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Homework for the Professional Reading Group is – read Chapter 7 of James Nottingham’s ‘Challenging Learning‘; due next week! 
Please find a PowerPoint of chapter 7 for your reading pleasure and convenience; just click on the thumbnail. For more … Continue reading
February 16, 2017
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“This booklet breaks down some of the common myths and misconceptions about children’s rights which we have come across in our work with teachers, parents and school communities through the Rights Respecting Schools Award. As an international legal document, the … Continue reading
