Thursday 1st October saw the annual national celebration of poetry take place, however this year in the school library, we had to scale the event down. The usual Poetry Picnic could not take place, however, almost at the last minute … Continue reading →

I would like to say it is business as usual, but it is more like business ‘as usual as it can be’. We are open for borrowing and have lifted some restrictions on browsing now in line with the public … Continue reading →

Welcome back to Stromness Academy, and to the school library. I would love to say it will be business as usual, but it isn’t, however I hope I can make your use of the library as a space for personal … Continue reading →

During the enforced stay at home during lockdown, pupils and staff have still been working away at learning and teaching as well as having to find different ways to work. These fantastic articles by S2 pupils under the direction of … Continue reading →

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme is Kindness which is incredibly important in these strange and unusual times which are now impacting on many people’s lives around the world – none the least on our mental health. From across … Continue reading →

As we continue to work and study from home, we mustn’t forget the amazing resource that most of us can access without leaving the house – the Orkney Library & Archive’s online resources. Most of these resources do require you … Continue reading →

Extraordinary circumstances – library loan limits waived – overdue reminders went out in the last two days and it is preferable but not essential to get them returned or renewed. Pupils and staff can take as many books as they … Continue reading →

We are all, or at least should all be aware of double and triple checking the sources of information we view on the internet, yet many of us get caught out. In the light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, it … Continue reading →

Building a Reading Culture – WORLD BOOK DAY: Thursday 5th March 2020 Here are a few of the things to look forward to: WBD £1 BOOK TOKENS – Can be used in local participating books shops including to exchange for … Continue reading →