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School Library Librarian - Mrs Katie Fairweather Library 360 Tour - Click Here In addition to class time, the library is also open in the morning, at interval and at lunchtime from 1.15 - 1.50 pm The Reading Club starts again in September. If you enjoy reading come along to the library at 1.15 pm to find out more. The2010 Inter-house Quiz was won by Rinnes. Well done to everyone who took part. Come along and support your house next session. It's great fun! The Army Careers Officer visits the library every term from 1.15 - 1.50 pm and is available to talk to any pupil who has an interest in the army. Authors Live Michael Morpurgo - Click Here
Lunchtimes in the Library The library is open at lunchtime from 1.15 - 1.50 pm. Pupils are welcome to come to read books and magazines, use the computers, draw, or play boardgames. Useful websites - find out which books are popular, read reviews by other teenagers, what are the latest best sellers and lots more.
Inter-House Quiz - on the last Friday of every month, pupils from all year groups are invited to come along and earn points for their house. A trophy will be awarded to the winner in June. Reading Club - on Wednesdays, members of the group meet in the library at 1.15 pm (or 1.50 pm with a packed lunch). We discuss books, play games, watch DVDs and take part in the Grampian Childrens Book Award. If you enjoy reading, please come along.
Nearly 300 pupils from all over Grampian filled Elgin Town Hall. Although none of the short listed authors were able to attend, pupils had a fantastic afternoon as they listened to Catherine MacPhail, Keith Charters, Anne MacLeod and Gillian Philip talk about their books and their writing. Pupils had an opportunity to get their books signed and talk to the authors at the end. Speyside High School pupils were also among the day's winners. Katherine Duty, S1, won a raffle prize (a fleece donated by the publishers of Ways to Live Forever) and Isla van der Heiden, S2, won 2nd prize in the poster competition and also gave an excellent reading from Lucky Star. The winner of the Grampian Children's Book Award 2009 is Derek Landy, for his book Skulduggery Pleasant. In his acceptance message he said, "For all of you who voted for Skulduggery, thank you so much, I really appreciate it. For all of you who didn’t vote for Skulduggery, allow me a moment to be quietly smug. Thanks to everyone for this honour. I always wanted to win an award named after a mountain, and finally I have achieved my dream. Thank you." More more information about Derek Landy, have a look at his website - www.skulduggerypleasant.com/us/ For more information about the Grampian Childrens Book Award, please click here.
Careers Library (Please ask the librarian if you need any help) The library has an extensive range of careers resources, many of which can be borrowed by pupils. Prospectuses for Scottish universities and colleges UCAS information, including How to Fill in Your Application Form Student finance and bursaries Careers in Scotland Real Life Careers Guides series - useful information on selected careers Careers Uncovered series - useful information on selected careers Careers 2009 - profiles on over 600 different occupations General careers information Various books on how to prepare for interviews, write CVs and letters Gap Year information Useful websites:
The Army Careers Officer visits the school library during lunchtime each term to chat to pupils who may be interested in a career in the armed forces. Mr Roddy Innes (Careers Scotland) is available one day a week for career planning interviews. Contact your Guidance Teacher to arrange an appointment. Alternatively, he can be contacted at - Roddy Innes Skills Development Scotland Careers Scotland 7 Commerce Street Elgin IV30 1RD Tel 01340 548884
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