October 9, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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Thursday 8th October was National Poetry Day which was celebrated country wide judging by the high media (radio & television) and even higher social media presence. Once again we celebrate poetry in the form of our annual poetry picnic which … Continue reading
September 29, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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Thursday 8th October, yep! – that is next week and the second last day of term. “Yipee!”, I hear you say. So, next Thursday sees us returning to our annual celebration of poetry with the return to the tried and … Continue reading
February 24, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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World Book Day takes place on the first Thursday in March – next week 5th March. Once again, we are planning a few activities around this national celebration of Reading for Pleasure. It is hoped both pupils and staff will … Continue reading
December 19, 2013
by Mrs Sinclair
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The final school results are in. 1st: Winter arrives. The ball deflates; boots away. Boredom, stuck inside ‘til spring. (C Clouston) 2nd: Die kalte kunkelne Lichte schmücken die Straßen, beschäftigte Körper beeilen zu kaufen. The cold sparkling lights festoon the … Continue reading
December 13, 2013
by Mrs Sinclair
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Time has run away with us again and we find ourselves nearly at Christmas. It has been an extremely busy term with lots of classes booked for a variety of projects: Ancient Civilisations; Japan; Extreme Weather; Explorers; to name but … Continue reading
February 27, 2013
by Mrs Sinclair
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It is World Book Day time of year again and there are a few things happening in the library this year. Readings from favourite books will take place on Thursday 7th March at lunchtime. Snacks will be available. Pupils will … Continue reading
February 22, 2013
by Mrs Sinclair
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There are currently a couple of competitions available for pupils to enter if they wish. The Orkney Library & Archive are running writing competition for young people, closing date 16th March – Young Orkney Writer’s Prize details of which can … Continue reading
January 30, 2013
by Mrs Sinclair
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It is hard to believe that were are already at the end of January. S4 Prelims have been and gone and S5 Prelims are due to start soon. February inservice and half term is next week – seems awfully soon! … Continue reading
December 20, 2012
by Mrs Sinclair
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Many 12 word short stories have been submitted for this competition, particularly from S1 and S2. Here is the short list which will be judged by local author V. M. Whitworth who wrote The Bone Thief, a rather good and … Continue reading
December 12, 2012
by Mrs Sinclair
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Christmas is nearly upon us again and there are a number of things to see and do in the library until the end of term on the 21st. Pupils Librarians have been busy decorating the trees and the Christmas display … Continue reading
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