January 12, 2010
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Author Archives: Mrs Sinclair
December 8, 2009
by Mrs Sinclair
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Christmas is Close
It is that time of year when streets, shops, houses and our classrooms have become festooned in festive lights and decorations and today it was the school library’s turn. At the beginning of period 3, a second year class arrived … Continue reading
December 7, 2009
by Mrs Sinclair
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Poetry Display
After much delay, frequent deliberation and browsing of the poetry display, and receiving comments from others who viewed the display, it has been decided that the following pupils will receive commendations for their excellent work. A Rothnie; N Gunn; S … Continue reading
November 30, 2009
by Mrs Sinclair
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Poetry Picnic
The annual Poetry Picnic to celebrate National Poetry Day was held in the library on Thursday 8th October at lunchtime. We are now in the 7th year of running this event. It was a well attended event with over 50 … Continue reading
November 30, 2009
by Mrs Sinclair
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CHIN Update
The pupils and staff managed to raise £1400 over the course of three lunchtimes in the run up to the Children in Need day on Friday the 20th. Congratulations should go to S6 for managing to pull off some great … Continue reading
November 19, 2009
by Mrs Sinclair
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Stromness School Song
Did you know there was a school song? This was printed in the first The Stromnessian in 1941. FLOREAT STROMNESSIA W.F. Ritchie A.M. Nobis est amicus pontus, Tacta nobis Boreas. Habitamus Orcdenses Insulas pulcherrimas. Floreat Stromnessia, Floreat in saecula! Brencio … Continue reading
November 18, 2009
by Mrs Sinclair
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Children in Need in the School
Children in Need kicks off in the school today with a variety of events. S6 pupils have taken on the role of organising this annual event which sees the school brimming with various activities and raising money for a good … Continue reading
November 4, 2009
by Mrs Sinclair
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Stromness Academy and Surrounds on a November Day
October 27, 2009
by Mrs Sinclair
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S1 Library Induction
During the first term, S1 pupils learn how to use the library by doing a Library Induction course. Pupils, in pairs, do a variety of activities covering a range of skills, from information gathering off the library web site, refreshing … Continue reading
October 27, 2009
by Mrs Sinclair
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