February 18, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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The cycle of the school year continues. It is now that time in the session when pupils in S2 and above start to consider subject choices prior to moving up a year group. S2 have just embarked on their 5-week … Continue reading
January 29, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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It is that time of year again (well, maybe slightly later than usual) when we return to thinking about Graphic Novels and shadowing the annual Stan Lee Excelsior Award for graphic novels and Manga. This winner of this … Continue reading
January 19, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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Here’s is a chance to help the school win one of five prizes (up to £10,000) World Book Day is in March and to celebrate the work schools do promoting reading for pleasure, this fantastic prize is on offer. James … Continue reading
January 12, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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The Academy now has a Twitter feed so that news and information can be communicated. Look at the side bar to the right for the feed. Other local Twitter feeds that you might be interested in are: Orkney Islands Council … Continue reading
December 9, 2014
by Mrs Sinclair
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‘Last week, the first signs of Christmas started appearing in the school. The 1st December heralded the start of decorations appearing in classrooms, canteen, offices and library. During the early part of the week, an idea shared through School Librarians’ … Continue reading
November 20, 2014
by Mrs Sinclair
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Okay, so that heading is maybe a bit misleading, but it is the premise of our Thursday lunchtime get-togethers which started earlier this term. As a Tolkien fan, any excuse to discuss the books, particularly Lord of the Rings and The … Continue reading
November 10, 2014
by Mrs Sinclair
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November 5, 2014
by Mrs Sinclair
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Today saw on of the most successful information literacy sessions to date which gets pupils engaged (in a bit of friendly competition), using books, in particular contents and indexes and teaches them scanning skills. It also ensures S1 pupils get an idea … Continue reading
November 3, 2014
by Mrs Sinclair
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Over 20 pupils attended the annual storytelling event that is Spooky Happenings in the Reading Zone of the school library on Friday 31st October. Suitable background music and sound effects was produced by 2Y and 2z in music and played during the … Continue reading
October 31, 2014
by Mrs Sinclair
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Ghost storytelling in the library at lunchtime! Apologies for sideways version of photo… it isn’t in the original file 🙁
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