Speyside High School Website

In addition to class time, the library is also open in the morning, at interval and

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

David Almond - Click Here Quentin Blake (Virtually Live 2011) - Click Here Charlie Higson (Virtually Live 2011) - Click Here

The library has 8 computers for pupils and staff use. These can be booked in advance and this is advised during busy times of the academic year.

The computers are available for reacreational use at lunchtimes only but priority will be given to pupils who wish to use them for classwork or homework.

(The library sells a small selection of stationery.)

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.

Achuka - Click Here	Cool Reads - Click Here	UK Children's Books - Click Here
Book Box - Click Here	Roald Dahl - Click Here	Lovereading4kids - Click Here

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.

The Grampian Childrens Book Award 2012 short list has been announced!

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

click here

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

Useful Revision Sites

Study Skills	Learning and Teaching Scotland (Learn how to become an effective learner)
	Study Smart

Standard Grade	BBC Bitesize
	A Hotlist on Revision Websites (aimed at GCSE but still useful)

Higher	BBC Bitesize

Advanced Higher	Pinakes (a Subject Launchpad on the Herriot Watt website - useful for research topics)

General	Channel 4 Learning (includes a section on study skills)
	Homework Elephant
	S-cool Revision