December 18, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Over half the books in the challenge box have now been borrowed by enthusiastic pupils. Some have been less than overwhelmed with their choices, but that was the challenge: to read somthing they normally wouldn’t pick off the shelves. A … Continue reading
December 18, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Well done to all pupils who entered the poetry competition. Some of the prizewinners are pictured below. Here are some of the prize winning entries: Anaphora I’m so sorry I’m sorry I’m late for work I’m sorry I skipped school … Continue reading
December 9, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Many thanks to the first year class who have spent the last 3 weeks (2 periods a week) creating an informative display about Christmas, covering traditions, Scottish Christmas, Orkney & Shetland Christmas and Christmas around the world. They also have created … Continue reading
December 9, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Around forty new fiction books have recently been added to library stock. A handful are on display, but the rest have been Xmas wrapped for the reading challenge. If you want a chance to try one of the new books, … Continue reading
December 9, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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View from one of the windows into the courtyard and to the hill beyond. Taken 3rd December 2008
December 5, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Do you get bored at Christmas? Fed up of eating? Presents have lost their appeal? Why not try some reading! This year you are being given the opportunity to try reading something different to your usual choices. A box of … Continue reading
December 4, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Stromness Academy Library is venturing out into the internet world of Web 2.0. Here the school librarian and some pupil contributors hope to keep folks informed about what the school library is doing, with information and reviews of special events, … Continue reading
