Stromness Academy Library

Books, reading and life in a school library

October 1, 2024
by Mrs Sinclair
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A Busy Term in the School Library

All of a sudden here we are on the second last week of term wondering where the last few weeks have disappeared to. The library has been a busy place, with S1 learning to use the library and our lunchtime … Continue reading

November 7, 2018
by Mrs Sinclair
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Ancient Civilisations Research

S1 pupils are starting out on their Ancient Civilisations project, most of which is based in the library. To help them with their research pupils are given a couple of information literacy lessons. Note making took place last week. It … Continue reading

January 20, 2017
by Mrs Sinclair
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A New Year, A New Term, New Books

Christmas has been and gone and is now but a distant memory as we settle down into the third term.  The library is not so heavily booked as it was last term as departments, especially in the senior years, are … Continue reading

September 6, 2012
by Mrs Sinclair
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Hit the Ground Running

We are now into our third week back after the summer holidays and it doesn’t really feel like we have stopped ‘running’ since the first day. Everyone has got back into the way of work, study and learning as far … Continue reading

December 13, 2011
by Mrs Sinclair
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Fereday Project

It is the time of year when S2 History pupils are thinking about starting the Fereday Project based on local studies. Orkney’s rich history and culture forms the background to the Fereday Prize run by the Orkney Heritage Society. Set up … Continue reading

March 18, 2009
by Mrs Sinclair
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A Step back into the Past

S1 Ancient Civilisations Since the February break, S1 pupils in History have been carrying out investigations into ancient civilisations. Prior to starting their research, pupils did a one period information skills course, which introduced them to some of the resources … Continue reading

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