October 23, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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A new term starts on Monday, so to tie- in with this there are now a number of new books on display. Spooky Happenings – Storytelling The annual storytelling session that is Spooky Happenings will take place at lunchtime on Friday … Continue reading
May 7, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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Last term, we successfully applied to the Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour (Scottish Book Trust) to have illustrator, Martin Brown visit the school. He is most well known for illustrating the Horrible Histories series of books published by Scholastic. S2 … Continue reading
February 24, 2015
by Mrs Sinclair
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World Book Day takes place on the first Thursday in March – next week 5th March. Once again, we are planning a few activities around this national celebration of Reading for Pleasure. It is hoped both pupils and staff will … Continue reading
April 10, 2014
by Mrs Sinclair
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Easter Holidays are nearly finished and the final term of the year will soon be starting next week. During the holidays, a stock check took place in the library. This labour intensive task, which the librarian carries out every two to … Continue reading
February 27, 2013
by Mrs Sinclair
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It is World Book Day time of year again and there are a few things happening in the library this year. Readings from favourite books will take place on Thursday 7th March at lunchtime. Snacks will be available. Pupils will … Continue reading
January 31, 2012
by Mrs Sinclair
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A school book club has been set up where pupils and staff can order books from a leaflet (available in the library) or online (see link below). The Scholastic Book Club school group order online has been set up online. … Continue reading
January 12, 2012
by Mrs Sinclair
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A new club looking at Manga and Graphic Novels has been set up in the library by the Librarian and an S4 pupil. The group meets every Friday lunchtime to discuss Manga and will also be looing at Anime films, … Continue reading
November 15, 2011
by Mrs Sinclair
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The third in ‘The Hunger Games’ trilogy by Suzanne Collins has recently been added to library stock. [vodpod id=Video.4255164&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Mockingjay trailer, posted with vodpod
March 14, 2011
by Mrs Sinclair
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March 3, 2011
by Mrs Sinclair
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World Book Day is an annual celebration of books and reading. It is a national event with schools and libraries from across the UK running events. 2011 is the first your Stromness Academy Library has run an event as well … Continue reading
