Stromness Academy Library

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December 18, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Reading Challenge well under way

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 few mini reviews have already been returned and some of the pupils comments are noted below:

Mermaid Curse: The Silver Dolphin by Louise Cooper

Lucy Baxter is thrilled when her family moves to Cornwall. She doesn’t realise it, but she has a special connection with the sea and everyting in it. Good book, nice sentences, powerful and clever storyline. A future classic. 5«   ?

Space Cowboy by Justin Stanchfield

While out herding cattle on a remote planet, Travis comes across his worst nightmare and he is given the job of tracking it down. It killed lots of animals and even killed two men. He found out it was man-made and designed to kill. I thought it was really good, it was mind gripping and exciting. It was also scary but overall I enjoyed it. 5«       CB

Escape from the Dark by Peter Lancett

A girl is ill. She goes to see the Dark Man. She got followed. It was a very very short book but I liked it. I recommend this book to people who like reading short stories. 3«  NC         This book is part of a series aimed at reluctant readers. It has great illustrations and very little text. FS

Ghost in the Screen by Paul Blum

Iti s a really sad story about a mother killing her child as she had a baby girl and wasn’t married, she is trying to do the same to her granddaughter. I was very upset when I heard that the Grandmother had killed her child. I recommend this book to people who like emotional stories. 4« NC

December 18, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Poetry Winners

Well done to all pupils who entered the poetry competition. Some of the prizewinners are pictured below.

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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

I’m sorry I didn’t clean my dive kit

I’m so sorry

 

I’m sorry I didn’t clean my room

I’m sorry I didn’t clean the car

I’m sorry I didn’t cook

I’m sorry I didn’t cut the grass

I’m so sorry

 

I’m sorry I didn’t finish the course

I’m sorry I didn’t go to the Coop

I’m sorry I didn’t move my bike

I’m so sorry I just hate the work…

  AM

 

 

Damnit computer you just won’t listen

I shout blithering things, you don’t know submission

I click and I click and I click some more

You make my brain feel tired and small.

 

I gently kick you with my foot

If I could have my way with you you’d be ashes and soot

But alas my friend your end is not nigh

You are of property that is not mine.

 

Error occurred should I send a report?

No! I want you and your problem to have yourself sort

Why do have this problem you persist on me?

There is no error. That I can see.

 

Oh sod it I’ve had it you’re going to die

For this matter at hand I’m not going to lie.

I’ll put you on a battlefield against a javelin missile

Your CPU board I’ll be ecstatic to hear sizzle.

 

I’ll smack and I’ll wack you up against the wall

My extent of anger is infinitely tall

You are small but I am double

How’d you manage to cause this amount of trouble?

 

I don’t even know what you’re trying to say

I have to go home soon you’ve wasted my day

You have caused me an entire day of sorrow

This day has been hell and I’ll see you tomorrow.

RH

I HAVE TO CLEAN

Ha! Ha! Ha! Goes the sound of laughter on the TV

I have to clean 

EE! EE! Goes the sound of the mop as it mops up the muddy floor

I have to clean 

SH! CLICK! Goes the sound of the kettle and a clatter of footsteps followed

I have to clean 

SCRATCH! Goes the sound of the pens as it writes out the cheques

I have to clean 

CLICK! Goes the sound of the mouse on the computer

I have to clean 

DRIP! Goes the sound of the tap as the dishes are washed

I have to clean 

PURR! Goes the sound of the cat as it rubs against my leg

I have to clean

SIZZLE! Goes the sound of tea being cooked

I have to clean 

CLANK! CLANK! Goes the sound of money as it is counted

I have to clean

What a wonderful day everyone else has had

I STILL have to clean!!!!!

LA

December 9, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Festive decorations

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The wallcharts

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 book displays roughly based around their wallchart themes and decorated parts of the library.

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12 Days of Christmas

Reading Zone

Reading Zone

 

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Busy with tinsel, glitter and glue

I have been ever so impressed with the calm attention the pupils gave to the project, never getting over excited, because it was ‘Christmas’ related. During the final lesson on the project they worked well together, helping each other to put the final touches to the display.

December 9, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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New Books

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.

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If you want a chance to try one of the new books, then take the Christmas Reading Challenge.

Try reading something different. Do you dare to choose a book from ‘Pandora’s Box’? Choose a wrapped book fxmas-boxrom the box in the library to read over the Christmas Holidays. Unwrap it and get it stamped out at the Issue Desk. Read it over the holidays, then fill in the mini review slip provided. Over 65 wrapped books to take a lucky dip on. Mostly new books with some older ones thrown in for good measure.

December 5, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Christmas Reading Challenge

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 wrapped new (and some older) library books will be available for you to select, lucky dip style, from. There are quick reads, brand new books, books for boys and for girls, teen reads, fantasy, crime, and adventure – to name but a few. Choose from ‘Pandora’s Box’, unwrap the book and get it stamped out. Read it over the holidays and fill in the mini review slip and hand it in when you return the book. The mini reviews can be input into the library catalogue or submitted to this blog.

Go on – Take a chance on your reading and try something new!

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December 4, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Hello world!

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, books, library activities, reading, etc.

This is like stepping out of the shallow water into deeper territory. We are all new to this blogging lark. Bear with use as we tread the waters, then hopefully grow in experience to see where this blog is going.

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