The holiday spirit was alive and well at St. Mungo’s this year, as the library was magically transformed into a whimsical Grinch Land, thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of our library assistants and a team of extra festive “Elves.” With every corner decked out in green-and-red cheer, the space captured the mischievous charm of the Grinch while radiating the warmth and joy of Christmas.
A Creative Journey to Grinch Land
Turning the library into a holiday wonderland was a school-wide effort that brought students together in the spirit of collaboration and creativity. Students of all ages pitched in to design and decorate, bringing their artistic flair and love for Christmas to life. From hanging Grinch-themed ornaments and stringing up colorful fairy lights to painting oversized cutouts of the Grinch and Whoville signs, the library became a festive masterpiece.
A Festive Scavenger Hunt for S1 and S2 Classes
The younger students, particularly those in S1 and S2 classes, were treated to a week-long Christmas scavenger hunt within the library. This activity not only added a touch of adventure to the season but also encouraged students to explore the library and interact with its many resources.
The scavenger hunt was packed with holiday goodies like candy canes, chocolates, and small Grinch-themed prizes, making it a cherished memory for everyone involved.
The Joy of the Season
St. Mungo’s Library has always been a hub of learning and community, but this holiday season, it became so much more—a place where students and staff could share in the joy and magic of Christmas together. Whether it was decorating, scavenger hunting, or simply soaking in the holiday atmosphere, Grinch Land brought smiles to faces young and old.
As the term comes to a close, one thing is clear: the students of St. Mungo’s have a special knack for embracing the Christmas spirit, even if it comes with a Grinchy twist. Here’s to more festive fun and creative celebrations in the years to come!
The S6 pupils above are just some of the senior volunteers who spend at least one period a week helping out in the Library. In addition to their decorating duties, they also worked on selecting books from among the weeded Library stock, so that they can be included in the school’s Christmas hampers which are sent out to families in the local community. The younger Library elves also got involved in this work, prepping the books for being put in the hampers.
There’s a been a bit of experimentation on the Library Christmas Tree front this year! In addition to the more traditional tree (this year with extra elves), we created a second tree out of books in the Library collections. It really was surprising to find just how many green books there were on the Library shelves when I started looking for them. The addition of a few printed baubles and star, and it really does look the part.