{"id":5778,"date":"2025-04-01T09:45:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T09:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/gccschoollibraries\/?p=5778"},"modified":"2025-05-05T09:18:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T09:18:47","slug":"march-2025-roundup-whitehill-secondary-school-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/gccschoollibraries\/2025\/04\/01\/march-2025-roundup-whitehill-secondary-school-library\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2025 Roundup – Whitehill Secondary School Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

World Book Day: <\/strong>World Book Day activities were celebrated throughout the week beginning March 3rd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Scavenger Hunt: <\/strong>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\u2019s 850th<\/sup> birthday festivities. Pupils were encouraged to located the posters with the book\u2019s descriptions in classroom windows for a chance to be entered into our prize draw.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Glasgow 850 Quiz: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

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New Book Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This Book Will Make You An Artist<\/a> by Ruth Millington and Ellen Surrey<\/p>\n

The Boy At the Window<\/a> by Lucy Strange<\/p>\n

You Wouldn\u2019t Catch Me Dead<\/a> by Tess James Mackey<\/p>\n

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Book of the Day: <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>04.03.25: <\/strong>Muslim Girls Rise<\/a> by Saira Mir and Aaliya Jaleel<\/p>\n

06.03.25: <\/strong>Breaking News: How to Tell What\u2019s Real From What\u2019s Rubbish<\/a> by Nick Sheridan<\/p>\n

11.03.25: <\/strong>The Girl Who Stole An Elephant<\/a> by Nizrana Farook<\/p>\n

13.03.25: <\/strong>History of the Computer: People, Inventions and Technology that Changed Our World<\/a> by Rachel Ignotofsky<\/p>\n

18.03.25: <\/strong>What Would She Do?<\/a> By Kay Woodward<\/p>\n

20.03.25: <\/strong>Lands of Belonging: A History of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Britain<\/a> by Donna Amey Bhatt, Vikesh Amey Bhatt, Salini Perera<\/p>\n

25.03.25: <\/strong>Frankie\u2019s World<\/a> by Aoife Dooley<\/p>\n

27.03.25:<\/strong> This Book is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on how To wake Up, take Action, and Do the Work<\/a> by Tiffany Jewell and Aurelia Durand<\/p>\n

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Author Spotlight: <\/strong><\/p>\n

04.03.25: <\/strong>Nikesh Shukla<\/a><\/p>\n

11.03.25: <\/strong>Sue Wallman<\/a><\/p>\n

18.03.25: <\/strong>Jason Reynolds<\/a><\/p>\n

25.03.25: <\/strong>Benjamin Dean<\/a><\/p>\n

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Series Spotlight: <\/strong><\/p>\n

04.03.25: <\/strong>Goth Girl<\/a> Chris Riddell<\/p>\n

11.03.25: <\/strong>Shatter Me<\/a> by Tahereh Mafi<\/p>\n

18.03.25: <\/strong>Enola Holmes<\/a> by Nancy Springer<\/p>\n

25.03.25: <\/strong>Heroes of Olympus<\/a> by Rick Riordan<\/p>\n

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Literary and Cultural Celebrations for March (Book Lists and Displays):<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Ramadan<\/a> <\/strong>(28th<\/sup> February \u2013 30th<\/sup> March): Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and holy month for Muslims. Happy Ramadan for those who are celebrating.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Cyber Scotland Week<\/a> <\/strong>(24th<\/sup> February \u2013 2nd<\/sup> March): Cyber Scotland Week invites individuals, organisations and communities across Scotland to raise awareness of cyber security and strengthen our collective cyber resilience.<\/p>\n

World Wildlife Day<\/a><\/strong> (3rd<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n

World Engineering Day<\/a><\/strong> (4th<\/sup> March): UNESCO\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

British Science Week<\/a><\/strong> (7th<\/sup>-16th<\/sup> 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\u2019s theme is \u2018Change and adapt\u2019.<\/p>\n

International Women\u2019s Day<\/a><\/strong> (8th<\/sup> March) and Women\u2019s History Month<\/a><\/strong>: Women\u2019s History Month and International Women\u2019s Day are annual observances that take place during March celebrating the social, eco nomic, cultural, and political achievements of women past and present.<\/p>\n

Holi<\/a><\/strong> (14th<\/sup> March): Holi is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring. Happy Holi to those who are celebrating.<\/p>\n

St Patrick\u2019s Day<\/a><\/strong> (17th<\/sup> March): St Patrick\u2019s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture commemorating Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.<\/p>\n

Neurodiversity Celebration Week<\/a><\/strong> (17th <\/sup>\u2013 23rd<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Global Recycling Day<\/a> <\/strong>(18th<\/sup> March): Global Recycling Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and promote sustainable waste management.<\/p>\n

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination<\/a><\/strong> (21st<\/sup> March): The International Day for the Elimination of racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21st<\/sup> March since declared by the United Nations in 1966 to remember the victims of peaceful demonstrators in South Africa.<\/p>\n

International Day of Forests<\/a><\/strong> (21st<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n

World Poetry Day<\/a><\/strong> (21st<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n

World Water Day<\/a><\/strong> (22nd<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n

World Meteorological Day<\/a><\/strong> (23rd<\/sup> 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<\/p>\n

Shakespeare Week<\/a><\/strong> (24th<\/sup>-20th<\/sup> March): Shakespeare Week is an annual national celebration of Shakespeare and his works.<\/p>\n

Transgender Day of Visibility<\/a><\/strong> (31st<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>Trending Book Lists<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Epic Reads New Releases<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0The Guardian Children\u2019s Book Roundup<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0LoveReading4Kids Books of the Month<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Scholastic Books of the Month<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Scottish Book Trust Book Lists<\/a>\u00a0|Toppsta Monthly Highlights<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Waterstones Books of the Month<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>Book Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winners: <\/strong>Inclusive Books for Children\u2019s Awards<\/a> | Royal Society Young People\u2019s Book Prize<\/a> | Waterstones Children\u2019s Book Prize<\/a><\/p>\n

Shortlists: <\/strong>UKLA Book Awards<\/a> | YOTO Carnegies<\/a><\/p>\n

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