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

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.