World Book Day: World Book Day activities were celebrated throughout the week beginning March 3rd.
Scavenger Hunt: We collaborated with the English department to host a scavenger hunt for all year groups, featuring ten books set in Glasgow and surrounding areas to tie in with the city’s 850th birthday festivities. Pupils were encouraged to located the posters with the book’s descriptions in classroom windows for a chance to be entered into our prize draw.
Glasgow 850 Quiz: Over the course of the week, we visited S1 and s2 English classrooms to deliver our Glasgow-themed quiz to tie in with the Glasgow 850 festivities.
New Book Highlights:
This Book Will Make You An Artist by Ruth Millington and Ellen Surrey
The Boy At the Window by Lucy Strange
You Wouldn’t Catch Me Dead by Tess James Mackey
Book of the Day:
04.03.25: Muslim Girls Rise by Saira Mir and Aaliya Jaleel
06.03.25: Breaking News: How to Tell What’s Real From What’s Rubbish by Nick Sheridan
11.03.25: The Girl Who Stole An Elephant by Nizrana Farook
13.03.25: History of the Computer: People, Inventions and Technology that Changed Our World by Rachel Ignotofsky
18.03.25: What Would She Do? By Kay Woodward
20.03.25: Lands of Belonging: A History of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Britain by Donna Amey Bhatt, Vikesh Amey Bhatt, Salini Perera
25.03.25: Frankie’s World by Aoife Dooley
27.03.25: This Book is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on how To wake Up, take Action, and Do the Work by Tiffany Jewell and Aurelia Durand
Author Spotlight:
04.03.25: Nikesh Shukla
11.03.25: Sue Wallman
18.03.25: Jason Reynolds
25.03.25: Benjamin Dean
Series Spotlight:
04.03.25: Goth Girl Chris Riddell
11.03.25: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
18.03.25: Enola Holmes by Nancy Springer
25.03.25: Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan
Literary and Cultural Celebrations for March (Book Lists and Displays):
Ramadan (28th February – 30th March): Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and holy month for Muslims. Happy Ramadan for those who are celebrating.
Cyber Scotland Week (24th February – 2nd March): Cyber Scotland Week invites individuals, organisations and communities across Scotland to raise awareness of cyber security and strengthen our collective cyber resilience.
World Wildlife Day (3rd March): United Nations World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, they recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.
World Engineering Day (4th March): UNESCO’s World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development raises awareness of the role of engineering in modern life, which is essential to mitigate the impact of climate change and advance sustainable development.
British Science Week (7th-16th March): British Science Week is coordinated by the British Science Association and supported by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It is a ten-day celebration of science, research and innovation. This year’s theme is ‘Change and adapt’.
International Women’s Day (8th March) and Women’s History Month: Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day are annual observances that take place during March celebrating the social, eco nomic, cultural, and political achievements of women past and present.
Holi (14th March): Holi is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring. Happy Holi to those who are celebrating.
St Patrick’s Day (17th March): St Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture commemorating Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17th – 23rd March): Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.
Global Recycling Day (18th March): Global Recycling Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and promote sustainable waste management.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21st March): The International Day for the Elimination of racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21st March since declared by the United Nations in 1966 to remember the victims of peaceful demonstrators in South Africa.
International Day of Forests (21st March): International Forest Day is a global initiative to highlight the importance of all types of forests and their role in the fight against climate change.
World Poetry Day (21st March): World Poetry Day was established by UNESCO in 1999 to promote linguistic diversity and give endangered languages through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for endangered language to be heard.
World Water Day (22nd March): World Water Day is an annual United Nations (UN) observance day that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
World Meteorological Day (23rd March): World Meteorological Day commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization in 1950 and highlights the importance of meteorological services in addressing climate change. Check the Met Office for your daily local weather updates
Shakespeare Week (24th-20th March): Shakespeare Week is an annual national celebration of Shakespeare and his works.
Transgender Day of Visibility (31st March): Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.
Trending Book Lists
Epic Reads New Releases | The Guardian Children’s Book Roundup | LoveReading4Kids Books of the Month | Scholastic Books of the Month | Scottish Book Trust Book Lists |Toppsta Monthly Highlights | Waterstones Books of the Month
Book Awards
Winners: Inclusive Books for Children’s Awards | Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize | Waterstones Children’s Book Prize
Shortlists: UKLA Book Awards | YOTO Carnegies
