We sometimes overlook some of the great non-fiction books we have in the Library. S2 students have been borrowing our recipe and baking books and creating wonderful treats. I was fortunate to share some of their masterpieces, including fantastic scones and fabulous bread. Yum!
Based on the story by Raymond Briggs (translatit intae Scots by Matthew Fitts).
Wan snawy day a laddie builds a Snawman and in the middle o the nicht the Snawman comes tae life.
Featurin' artwork fae the original animatit film The Snowman, this bonnie book will tak ye on a magical journey tae the North Pole and hame again.
We celebrated Dr Who Day in the library today by watching 'Silence in the Library' at lunchtime. Big thanks to Mr Easton who created our wonderful TARDIS to display all our many Dr Who books!
You can read more about all the books and shortlisted authors here https://www.thebookseller.com/events/the-ya-book-prize?tab=shortlist and all the books are available to borrow from the Library now.
It took me a few chapters to settle in but once I got to know Amy and Lan and their families, the book became far more enjoyable. The story is set on a farm settled by families seeking a simpler life. It is told through the eyes of seven-year-old friends, Amy and Lan. There are some wonderful descriptions - I loved reading about life on the farm, through all the seasons. However, real life intrudes as the children grow older; money worries, school and other 'outsiders', mental health issues, and betrayal. The losses were also devastating, and I defy anyone not to need a tissue when reading about the kittens and Angel Rocket. I would recommend this to our senior students (S4+)
Have a wonderful summer, everyone, and I can't wait to hear what you've been reading!
Don't forget that you can still borrow books from the public libraries - find out more at your local library. They also have a great selection of eBooks, magazines, and audiobooks available to borrow free from Borrowbox.
Today is Empathy Day. What is empathy?
We have been talking about empathy this week in the Library; you can read more here:
This year the theme is Anxiety and you can read more about this here:
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We attended the launch of the Edinburgh International Book Festival tonight and there is an amazing list of authors featuring in the Schools Programme this year.
Mrs L. was also very happy to meet Maisie Chen, author of Lizzie Chu Keep Dancing and Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths.
The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Friday, 28 April 2023.
S1 classes were also grooving to some Shakespeare rap in the library - check it out here
There is still time to enter the Mini-Saga competition - we're looking for a short story of (about) 50 words. All entries must be in by next Friday! A usual, the prize will feature chocolate!
We've been celebrating British Science Week and talking about non-fiction books in the library. You can find a copy of the presentation made to classes in this Sway .
We have also been marking International Women's Day in the Library by talking about female scientists.
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We are delighted to announce that our winning story is "Why I Can't Do P.E." by S2 pupils, Jennifer and Rose. Franceska's story, "The Forgotten", was a worthy runner-up.
You can read the stories here: Creative Writing Competition
Thank you to everyone who took part and congratulations to the winners!
We have been working closely with West Lothian Museum Services to create a display about Tom Fleming, an ordinary person from Armadale, who was involved in the liberation of Stalag XB, and kept a diary of his experiences.
S1 and S2 pupils have been learning about the holocaust during their library lessons, and about survivors of the holocaust in history.
See you soon.
