Stromness Academy Library

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December 9, 2014
by Mrs Sinclair
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Christmas Arrives

‘Last week, the first signs of Christmas started appearing in the school. The 1st December heralded the start of decorations appearing in classrooms, canteen, offices and library. During the early part of the week, an idea shared through School Librarians’ … Continue reading

December 13, 2013
by Mrs Sinclair
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It surely isn’t the festive season already? & 12 Words of Winter

Time has run away with us again and we find ourselves nearly at Christmas. It has been an extremely busy term with lots of classes booked for a variety of projects: Ancient Civilisations; Japan; Extreme Weather; Explorers; to name but … Continue reading

January 30, 2013
by Mrs Sinclair
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Nearly February

It is hard to believe that were are already at the end of January. S4 Prelims have been and gone and S5 Prelims are due to start soon. February inservice and half term is next week – seems awfully soon! … Continue reading

December 20, 2012
by Mrs Sinclair
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12 Words of Christmas

Many 12 word short stories have been submitted for this competition, particularly from S1 and S2. Here is the short list which will be judged by local author V. M. Whitworth who wrote The Bone Thief, a rather good and … Continue reading

December 12, 2012
by Mrs Sinclair
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It’s (Nearly) Christmas Time!

Christmas is nearly upon us again and there are a number of things to see and do in the library until the end of term on the 21st. Pupils Librarians have been busy decorating the trees and the Christmas display … Continue reading

December 14, 2011
by Mrs Sinclair
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Snowflakes

Here is a fab link showing you how to make the most amazing sculptural snowflakes. (Thank you to an SLN (School Librarian’s Network) member for sharing the link.) Click on the image to go to the link:

December 9, 2008
by Mrs Sinclair
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Festive decorations

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

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