Category Archives: St Mungo’s Academy

Welcome back @St Mungo’s!

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St Mungo’s Library was delighted to welcome back our returning pupils and greet the fresh faces of our new S1 pupils!

We kicked off with engaging library inductions, where pupils learned about all the exciting activities and clubs they can participate in at their school library—from lunchtime fun to a variety of library clubs.

 

At the end of each library induction, S1 pupils received their very own library cards at no cost, granting them free access to reading materials, library clubs, and more! This initiative is a key part of our effort to address the literacy gap by empowering pupils to become informed and literate citizens.

 

 

 

Summer fun @St Mungo

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This summer, your librarian has been busy preparing for the new school year with a lot of exciting activities. I attended some fantastic training sessions to discover new and unique ways to create stories. One of the highlights was a workshop organized by Markie, my fantastic colleague from Shawlands! She demonstrated how to use tarot cards as a creative tool, helping us explore new ways to inspire and develop fresh narrative ideas. I’m thrilled to bring these innovative techniques into our library programs and make creative writing even more engaging for everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve also been working on some exciting new projects, like planning future author visits. Stay tuned—you’ll be hearing more about that soon!

And of course, I’ve been getting the library all set for the new year by weeding out old books and cataloguing new ones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the library!

 

 

P7 transition summer program- St Mungo’s library activity

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As part of our summer transition program for future S1 pupils, St Mungo’s library organised a day filled with exciting activities. The highlight of the day was an engaging vision board creation session, where pupils crafted their own personalised vision boards.

This activity encouraged creativity, goal-setting, and self-expression, providing a fun and meaningful way for pupils to visualise their aspirations for the upcoming school year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was inspiring to see how creative the pupils turned out to be, daring to dream big and set ambitious goals for their future.

 

Happy empathy day!

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On the 6th of June, we celebrated Empathy Day in St Mungo’s school library with great enthusiasm. Pupils worked together to create a remarkable Empathy Display, featuring their colorful artwork and thoughtful messages that highlighted the importance of empathy.
As part of the celebration, pupils made Emotion Maps, which creatively depicted various feelings and experiences. This activity encouraged self-expression and fostered a deeper understanding among peers.
In the library, pupils also hid character bookmarks throughout the shelves, inviting others to discover and share new stories. Each bookmark was a hidden gem, promoting conversations and connections among readers.
Additionally, we introduced an Empathy Bookshelf, filled with books that inspire empathy and kindness. This special collection now serves as a resource for pupils seeking to explore stories that open hearts and minds.
Empathy Day was a successful event that emphasized the power of empathy in building connections and understanding within our school community.

Short stories book by the Storytelling club

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Since the beginning of the year, members of the Storytelling for Wellbeing Club have created over 25 incredible stories.
Throughout the year, they created stories with the help of creative prompts, engaging board games, evocative pictures, and various arts and crafts activities. These tools sparked their imaginations and fuelled their creativity, resulting in a diverse collection of unique tales.
Now, they are excitedly compiling these stories into their very own storybook! Pupils are enthusiastically arranging the chapters, ensuring a smooth flow from one story to the next, and creating beautiful illustrations to bring the book to life. Additionally, they are recording the stories and generating QR codes to include in the book. This innovative feature allows readers to scan the codes and listen to the stories, providing an enriching audiobook experience.
The pupils’ hard work and creativity are truly shining through in this wonderful project!

P7 transition day @St Mungo’s library

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St. Mungo’s Academy recently organized an Olympic Games sports day for our upcoming S1 pupils.

The P7 pupils were divided into groups, allowing them to enjoy a day filled with sports and fun while also exploring the various departments within the school. This event provided a great opportunity for them to familiarize themselves with the school’s environment and offerings.

Our current BGE pupils played a significant role in preparing for the event by readying the library. They showcased their creativity and research skills by designing an impressive Olympic Games display. This display featured renowned athletes, as well as books and movies about the Olympic Games, adding an educational dimension to the sports day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the day of the event, the library hosted a yoga session. The session began with a brief introduction to the library, followed by a discussion on the similarities between reading and yoga. The pupils shared insightful thoughts, noting that both reading and yoga are:

– Relaxing
– Stress-relieving
– Stimulating for creativity and imagination
– Helpful for focus
– Promoters of awareness
– Influential on emotions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following the discussion, the pupils enjoyed a yoga memory game and participated in animal yoga poses, adding a playful element to the session. This combination of physical activity and intellectual engagement made for a well-rounded and enjoyable day for all participants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This event was also beneficial for the library, as it highlighted the library’s role as a versatile space for both educational and recreational activities, encouraging more pupils to utilize its resources and see it as an integral part of their school experience.

Libraries LYT up lives: Graeme Armstrong @St Mungos

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The “Libraries LYT up lives” program concluded with a remarkable visit from writer Graeme Armstrong to our school library on April 22nd. Armstrong shared powerful firsthand stories about overcoming gang culture, highlighting the transformative power of literature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the presentation, students had the opportunity to engage directly with the writer and even borrow his book. Such was the demand that all copies of his books available in the library were swiftly taken, necessitating the creation of a waiting list. This clear demonstration of interest underscores the profound impact of his session on our S3 pupils.

They were captivated throughout, rating the event a resounding 10/10!

The Young Team Novel to Be Adapted By Synchronicity Films

 

New library “well being corner”

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The back of St Mungo’s library is a quiet study area.

Recently, a health and well being corner was added for pupils to colour, play chess, or complete a jigsaw puzzle. This relaxation space, available during stressful times like exam periods, is known as the Well Being corner. It features comfortable seating and a “mindful table” with activities such as a giant mindful colouring sheet with pencils, crossword books, word search books, and a jigsaw puzzle.

To boost pupils’ concentration, heighten awareness, broaden memory, and foster teamwork, the library offers a giant Sudoku. To assist pupils in expanding their vocabulary and improving word spelling, the library provides a Boggle game for everyone’s enjoyment.

Additionally, the library maintains a current “shelf help” collection, offering books on a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and life pressures like bullying and exams.

The Library Young Team- Alan Bissett @St Mungo’s

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As a part of the The Library Young Team project, the second session was led by author Alan Bissett.

 

He engaged with a group of S3 pupils, involving them in a discussion about toxic masculinity, lad culture, and consent. Drawing from his latest book, “Lads: a Guide to Respect and Consent,” as well as his collaboration with Police Scotland’s campaign, “Don’t Be That Guy,” Alan Bissett talked to young boys about understanding women’s safety issues and offering guidance on respectful behaviour towards girls and women.

 

 

He also addressed how societal expectations and gender roles can create barriers that hinder young men from discussing their emotions and mental health, potentially leading to harmful outcomes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

His intervention was empowering, not accusatory or preachy, aiming to help boys navigate their teen years into adulthood with informed choices.

World Book Day @ St Mungo’s library!

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This year, the English department and the library decided to celebrate World Book Day over a week, from the 4th of March to the 8th of March. Many activities were planned in the library for everyone to enjoy, such as quizzes, a door dress-up competition, book giveaways, book tastings, and even cool stories to listen to at lunch time!

However, the highlight of this year’s celebration was undoubtedly the “book tastings.” Pupils from S1 English classes were cordially invited to the transformed library, now resembling a charming French café. Here, they were encouraged to explore and “taste” various literary genres, opening doors to new worlds and expanding their literary horizons. It was like taking a bite out of a new adventure with every page turned!