Stromness Academy Library

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October 23, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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New Books for a New Term & Spooky Happenings

A new term starts on Monday, so to tie- in with this there are now a number of new books on display. Spooky Happenings – Storytelling The annual storytelling session that is Spooky Happenings will take place at lunchtime on Friday … Continue reading

September 29, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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Postcards, Paintings, Picnic, Competition & Light

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

January 29, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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Stan Lee Excelsior Award 2015

    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 15, 2014
by Mrs Sinclair
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Stan Lee Excelsior Award for Graphic Novels & Manga

It is that time of year again when eight graphic novels and manga, shortlisted for the Stan Lee Excelsior Award have recently arrived in school, been hastily processed and are now on display. Also on display are a few non-fiction … Continue reading

October 4, 2013
by Mrs Sinclair
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Poetry Picnic

The annual Poetry Picnic took place yesterday, Thursday 3rd October and was attended by around 20 pupils over the course of the lunch break. This is now the 11th year we have been celebrating National Poetry Day. The Poetry Picnic … Continue reading

December 12, 2012
by Mrs Sinclair
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It’s (Nearly) Christmas Time!

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

February 22, 2011
by Mrs Sinclair
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New Displays

Currently, there are two new displays in the library. During January S1 pupils carried out their Ancient Civilisations investigation for History. There is now a display of 1M’s work in the library along with some photographs of them hard at … Continue reading

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