Thursday, 10 May 2012

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!

Friday, 4 May 2012

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






Thursday, 26 April 2012

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/

Friday, 9 March 2012

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.

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

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