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