Stromness Academy Library

Books, reading and life in a school library

August 22, 2011
by Mrs Sinclair
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What happened in the library over the summer?

The long summer holidays have come to an end and we are ready for the start of the new term, but what happens to the library in the holidays? Contrary to popular belief, not all school staff get the long … Continue reading

June 6, 2011
by Mrs Sinclair
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P7 Visits

P7s from the West Mainland Primary schools will be visiting the school on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The visit will include a session in the school library looking around and filling out a survey. The pupil librarians and Mrs … Continue reading

December 3, 2010
by Mrs Sinclair
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A Snowy Week

It has been a long week of snow, with school closed to pupils at the start of the week. We now have made it back to as near normal as possible with all but a couple of busses not able … Continue reading

November 9, 2010
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 7th October at lunchtime. This year’s theme was ‘Home’. Preparation started around two – three weeks in advance with notices being put up and … Continue reading

September 1, 2010
by Mrs Sinclair
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A New Session

So, here we are, now in our third week back after the long summer break and it almost seems like we have never been away. The annual cycle has started again as pupils and staff knuckle down for another session’s … Continue reading

June 8, 2010
by Mrs Sinclair
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World Cup Display

So, it is that time again in a four year cycle – the World Cup is nearly upon us. To tie-in with this the Librarian and Pupil Librarians have put up a display of  books about football, flags and maps.

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