Reading Wall

Here is our Reading Wall... Get Caught Reading!

Book Week Scotland 2012

To celebrate Book Week Scotland, we are creating a Reading Wall featuring members of staff, pupils and their favourite books. More to follow!

http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-scotland-2012

Exciting new resources for school!

Kyle Academy Library has purchased exciting new resources for School departments-

Music - the ROCKSCHOOL debut books for Drums, Guitar and Bass.
http://www.rockschool.co.uk/

For Maths we have provided Understanding Dyscalculia an Introduction for Schools cd and book resource. http://shop.firstandbest.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=457

For RME we have provided 6 copies of the RMPS Int 2 Higher Grade Booster
http://secure.leckieandleckie.co.uk/products/buy_online.asp?css=1&id=2131

Foe History we have purchased 3 new books on the Crusades including Armies of Heaven  by Jay Rubenstein http://armiesofheaven.com/

We have also ordered some materials on Leadership for staff CPD resources.

Money for Pudsey!

Many thanks to all pupils and staff who donated and bought books at the Book Sale.
£25.05 was raised for Children in Need!

Book Sale for Pudsey!

The Library is holding a book sale to raise money for Children in Need! All week from 12th to 16th November. Please come for a browse!

Kyle Academy Book Club

Kyle Academy Book Club meets on a Tuesday lunchtime and we

• Shadow Book Awards
• Read/listen to audio books
• Blog
• Competitions
• Accelerated Reader
• Discuss/recommend books
• Book of the Month

All Welcome to join Mr Waterston and Miss Moore :-)

Scottish Children's Book Awards 2012

Pupils from Kyle Academy Book Club are shadowing the shortlist for the 2012 Scottish Children's Book Awards.

http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/scottishchildrensbookawards

Mr Waterston - My favourite book so far is Soldier's Game by James Lovegrove. this is based on the true story of the 16th Royal Scots, known as the "Heart's Battalion".

Edinburgh Book Festival 2012

 
Pupils and staff from Kyle Academy had a great time at this year's Book Festival in Edinburgh. Think you
know Henry VIII ? Authors Harriet Castor and Pauline Francis brought the story to life by discussing  their obsessions  with all things Tudor plus the joys and struggles of writing. Did you know that the full life story of Henry VIII  from handsome young boy to murdering tyrant can be compared to that of Anakin Skywalker turning into Darth Vader! Great fun and inspirational for historical fiction fans.

W.H. Smith - Educational Achievement Vouchers!

Many thanks to W.H. Smith in Ayr who have awarded Kyle Academy £200 of Educational Achievement vouchers as part of their 2012 Schools Giveaway! Kyle was one of only 5 schools in Scotland to receive this award. This is in recognition of our recent community partnership work on E-readers as part of the Dyslexia Friendly Schools Initiative. Some vouchers will be used to purchase new books in audio and E format and some will be kept for prize-giving awards in  Reading. Watch this space!

Carnegie Medal Winner 2012!

A small but dedicated group of readers from Kyle shadowed this year's Carnegie Medal Book Awards.  Pupils and staff debated the merits of a shortlist of 8 fantastic books. We couldn't all agree on a winner, but the national vote went to
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Copies of all books are in the Library!

Open University Success!

Well done to Ruth Muir who successfully achieved her Open University Certificate in Human Genetics and Health Issues. Ruth participated in the Young Applicants in Schools Scheme. Her hard work, and indeed that of the other participants from Kyle, should be celebrated as they have achieved a qualification at SCQF level 7 - equivalent to Advanced Higher!

Well done !

Many pupils in S1 and S2 deserve recognition for their excellent attainment in the Accelerated Reader Scheme this year.


Highest in S1
Girl - Niamh G- 603.9 points
Boy - Quentin N - 433.2 points

Highest in S2
Girl - Laura D - 431.1 points
Boy - Craig G - 373.8 points

John Peter Boyle Memorial Award -
For enthusiasm and excellence in reading this is awarded to Jayde D (S1).

Congratulations are also due to S1 pupils who achieved high scores: Beth C, Keir A, Erin R, Ewan Mc,  Oisin C, Lara S,  Rachel T, Callum M, Liam M, Ellen H and Taylor C.

The following S2 pupils also performed extremely well: Stuart C, Jamie M, Euan Mac, Kenneth B, Shannon C, Rebekah L, Beth H and Euan C.

David Walliams live!

S1 pupils at Kyle  thoroughly enjoyed today's Scottish BookTrust Authors Live event which was broadcast over GLOW. The multi-talented David Walliams talked about what inspired him to become an author before reading an hilarious extract from his latest book Gangsta Granny. Great fun!

Hogwarts! (part2)

Kyle Academy was again gripped by Hogwarts fever as some magical sixth years decorated the school in a very literary fashion!... more pics to follow

World Book Night!

Kyle Academy participated in World Book Night as free books were handed out to staff. The free book this year was The Damned Utd by David Peace. Great fun and a must for next year! Incidentally the date chosen was Shakespeare's birthday...

http://www.worldbooknight.org/

World Book Day 2012!

http://www.worldbookday.com/
Hogwarts fever gripped the school last week as S6 pupils dressed as their favourite literary characters to deliver free books and tokens to S1 and S2 pupils. Thanks in particular to Susan Mc, Sarah B, Emma A, Ruth M, Eilish Mc, Gina L and Ross W.

Open University Success!

Congratulations to S6 pupils Calum Mac, Michael N and Josh C who passed the Open University Y.A.S.S. module in Digital Worlds: Designing Games, Creating Alternative Realities!

Visit to Glasgow University Library!

S6 pupils from Kyle enjoyed a fantastic experience when they visited Glasgow University Library to research authors for their Advanced Higher dissertations. Thanks to Mrs Johnston and Mr McMillan who made the trip possible.

Scottish Children's Book Awards Winner Announced!

The winner of the 2011/2012 Scottish Children's Book Awards

Older Readers Category, (12-16 years): is...

Wasted by Nicola Morgan!

copies are available to borrow in the Library :-0

Competition Winners - pictures!

POEMS TO FOLLOW!

Poetry Competition Winners!

Young Scot Valentines’ Day Poetry Competition prize winners

Thank you to all pupils who entered - the standard was really high, but the lucky winners chosen by the Kyle Young Scot Team are as follows:

Cassie W and Fraser L - Cinema tickets

Fiona R and Lauren K - Cathy Cassidy Books

Maria S - Rose Candle

Jamie M and Ross D - Lunch Vouchers

Shannon C- Young Scot Goodie Bag

Natalie R and Courtney Mc - Young Scot Goodie Bags

Also would the mysterious Victoria, Amy and Lauren please identify yourselves as you have won Young Scot Goodie bags!
Well done everybody!

Our Vote!!

Pupils from Kyle Academy Book Shadowing Group have chosen a favourite book from the Scottish Children's Book Awards shortlist. After careful discussion of the nominated titles the group voted for Prisoner of the Inquisition by Theresa Breslin. The winning book will be announced on the 23rd of February!

Thanks to Ms Moore, Nuala, Ashley, Fiona V, Fiona G, Emily, Shannon and all others who participtated.

Valentine’s Day Poetry Competition 2012

The Kyle Young Scot Info team is organising a Valentine’s Day poetry competition and would like you to help raise awareness within the school.
All pupils can take part and there are prizes are up for grabs - these include cinema tickets, books and free school lunches! Winning poems will appear on the Young Scot website.

The Info Team are also asking if anyone could donate any small prizes that would be very much appreciated. The Young Scot Info Team consists of S2 girls Claire McC, Kiera G and Megan S and is co-ordinated by Ann Shaw (Young Scot Community Learning).

Closing date is February the 9th 2012 and entries can be handed into the Library.