Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Scottish Children's Book Awards 2011











The Scottish Children's Book Awards (formerly the Royal Mail Awards) are Scotland's largest children's book awards, judged entirely by young people between September 2011 and January 2012 in three age categories: Bookbug Readers - 0-7 years, Younger Readers - 8-11 year and Older Readers - 12-16 years.



The Shortlist – Older Readers -


Nicola Morgan - Wasted


Theresa Breslin- Prisoner of the Inquisition


Teresa Flavin - The Blackhope Enigma



Mr Waterston is looking for keen readers to join the Shadowing Group!


Voting & Review Competition Deadline: Friday 27th January 2012


Curriculum for Excellence Experiences and Outcomes -


Shadowing the Book Awards can fulfil Literacy outcomes in Enjoyment and Choice (LIT 3-11a) as well as in Understanding, Analysing and Evaluating (LIT 3-16).


More Information - http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/scottishchildrensbookawards

Accelerated Reader Star Readers!

Awards were presented at Assembly to the pupils with the highest scores for the term. Congratulations and prizes were awarded to Niamh G (S1) and Craig G (S2).







S1 Star Reader – Niamh G – 249.5 points







S2 Star Reader – Craig G - 235.1 points

Friday, 18 November 2011

Library Club book sale for Pudsey!





Kyle Academy Library Club held a book sale on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th November to raise funds for Children in Need.



A grand total of £81.82 was raised!



Many thanks to all staff and pupils who donated books.