Kyle Academy Library Blog

Friday, 17 February 2012

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!

Monday, 6 February 2012

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.

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

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.

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).