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WELCOME TO SPEYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL'S LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE Library Resource Centre Coordinator - 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 meets on Wednesdays If you enjoy reading come along to the library to find out more The library runs a Scholastic Book Club which has great offers for pupils to take advantage of and gives the library commission to spend on new books - leaflets can be found in the library Orders from The Book People can also be placed through the librarian - Click Here to see what is available The 2011 Inter-house Quiz was won by Livet. Well done to everyone who took part. . Authors Live A chance to watch and listen to some of your favourite authors! Michael Rosen - Click Here Michael Morpurgo - Click Here Charlie Higson - Click Here Jacqueline Wilson - Click Here Eoin Colfer - Click Here Eoin Colfer (Virtually Live 2011)- Click Here David Almond - Click Here Quentin Blake (Virtually Live 2011) - Click Here Charlie Higson (Virtually Live 2011) - Click Here Kjartan Poskitt - 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. Homework Club - this is for homework and quiet reading only, 1 - 2 days per week from 1 pm. Please check the weekly lunchtime schedule. 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 12.50 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.
Red Fever, Caroline Clough Boys Don't Cry, Malorie Blackman Agent 21, Chris Ryan Quarry, Ally Kennan Annexed, Sharon Dogar
Follow what's happening and post your own comments on the GCBA 2012 blog The 2011 award ceremony took place in the Arts Lecture Theatre at Aberdeen University on Wednesday, 11 May at 1.30 pm. Cathy MacPhail, Nicola Morgan and Cathy Cassidy were all present and Aberdeenshire author, Caroline Clough (author of Red Fever) hosted the afternoon. After an exciting afternoon Mr Alan Binley of StormGeo announced the joint winners: Cathy MacPhail and Charlie Higson The winner of the Grampian Children's Book Award 2010 was Sophie McKenzie for her book Girl Missing Click here for pictures and news from the event at Gordonstoun School
The winner of the Grampian Children's Book Award 2009 was 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. Careers Advisor, Mrs Agnes McEwan is in school Tuesday and Thursday mornings for career planning interviews and is also available in Aberlour Public Library on Tuesday afternoons for post-school and adult appointments. Contact your Guidance Teacher to arrange an appointment. Alternatively, contact - Skills Development Scotland Careers Scotland 7 Commerce Street Elgin IV30 1RD Tel 01340 548884
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