Library News

S2-3: QMU FILM PROJECT

Published: Wed 12 Jun 2019

Any pupil interested in participating with Queen Margaret University & East Lothian School Libraries “My Future East Lothian” Film Project, please attend an introductory meeting in the school library at break today, Wednesday 12 June.

The project will develop your skills in film editing, script writing, project planning, and interviewing skills. You will be working alongside Queen Margaret University lecturers and students throughout the project.

If you cannot attend this meeting please see Miss Todd in the library ASAP to register your interest.

LIBRARY - BOOK COLLECTIONS - 14 MARCH 2016
Published: Wed 16 Mar 2016

The latest updates in Book Collections are:

The Dystopian Collection from East Lothian Libraries is currently in Knox Academy. If you are looking for
something to move onto after The Hunger Games browse and find your next new read now.

A Human Rights Book Collection is in school to support the work carried out by the Rights Respecting
School Group. The collection is currently in the East Lothian Collection section of the library.

Quick Reads and World Book Day books are available for loan in the School Library near the Issue Desk.
The titles include books by Andy McNab; David Baddiel and Juno Dawson.

PUPIL LIBRARIAN ACHIEVEMENTS - CERTIFICATES AWARDED
Published: Sat 4 Jul 2015

On Wednesday 1 July 2015, several puplis were presented with their Pupil Librarian Certificates for completing parts of the toolkit from the School Library Association.

The pupils and certificates awarded were:

  • Alexander Doctor - Bronze
  • Angus Langlands - Bronze
  • Connor Lynn - Bronze; Connor will also be presented with the Pupil Librarian of the Month for June for the support and co-operation he gave during the P7 Visits, Carla Taylor nominates the Pupil Librarian of the Month in role as Head Pupil Librarian.
  • Robin Venters - Bronze
  • Finley Brown - Silver
  • Sarah Greenwell - Silver
  • John McFern - Silver

Jason Hogg, Ashleigh Lawson & Josh Nisbet have all been presented with Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates this year.

READING CHALLENGE, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Published: Tue 30 Jun 2015

Haddington Library is looking for volunteers from S3+ to assist with the Summer Reading Challenge. Volunteers will be asked to support younger readers and help with the tasks of the reading challenge. This is a good opportunity for those wishing to work with children to show colleges/employers that they have experience with working with children in a community role. Please contact branch staff for more details. 

WORLD OF NORM COMPETITION
Published: Thu 4 Jun 2015

Renaissance Learning has teamed up with Orchard Books, publisher of acclaimed World of Norm books by Jonathan Meres, to create a fun comic strip challenge for pupils’ to complete.

The Beano has created a template for pupils to use as a guide – pupils can create their own comic strip. However, all comic strip entries must begin with the line: “Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he woke up and found himself…”, and must finish with the line: “Abso-Flipping-Lutely!”

The lucky winner will receive a complete set of signed World of Norm books for themselves and their school, as well as a school visit from Jonathan Meres!

Click Here for more information and the link to The Beano’s template.

All entries, whether electronic or printed, must be received by Friday 19th June, 2015 – Good Luck!

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