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π β¨ Gold Reading School β¨π Keeping you up-to-date on whatβs happening in Forfar Academy Library π Librarian: @emmagrey.bsky.social π§π»βπ«
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Such a rewarding library period with one of our hub classes this morning using Story Deck to discuss favourite genres & emotional responses. Topics covered: Pride Month, happy dogs, explosions, feeling sad, asking for help, & calm forests π³
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This has been such a valuable experience for us at Forfar Academy. The pupils working on the project have loved every second and learnt so much. Weβre really looking forward to the workshop! π»
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Our April Reader of the Month is a Special Edition! π₯³ It was awarded to Logan for his outstanding contribution to running Craft Club with such confidence and all of the work he puts in (including researching different crafts!) to make sure all participants can take part π§Ά
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Loganβs Craft Club Easter Competition π£ π° π«
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ππΌ new display for a new month! ππΌ
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Our March Reader of the Month is Kayla! π Kayla is a very keen reader but was stuck in a reading slump so she visited the library to get book recommendations. She borrowed Radio Silence by @aliceoseman.bsky.social & read it over 2days! Well done, Kayla! ππΌπ
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Our February Reader of the Month is Morven! π Morven very eloquently explained why she enjoyed Breathe by @sarahcrossan.bsky.social and was willing to try another one of her books even though itβs not something sheβd normally go for. Well done, Morven! ππΌ π₯³
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Lots of smiling faces at our new Crochet Club last week π§Άπ§‘ πͺ’
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Our official Story Deck cards arrived today and theyβre extremely handsome! π₯³ Scottish secondary schools, have you ordered your free decks? β‘οΈ www.readingschools.scot/story-deck
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SLG Scotland committee member Emma explains how she has been using the new Scottish Book Trust Story Deck resource. Have you requested your free sets yet?
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Event poster for a free author event with William Hussey
Have you signed up for our author event with William Hussey this week? A free event for school and youth librarians. Having just finished his fantastic new book The Boy I Love, we have to say it's not to missed!
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Why do you love your library?
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Happy Valentineβs Day! π Here are some of the reasons our pupils love their school library π
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Yesterday we had a very special pupil-led edition of Craft Club. Logan prepared a video tutorial & all the materials in advance & talked everyone through the steps like a seasoned expert ππΌ ππΌ
13.02.2025 10:20 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0February so far: LGBT+ History Month, Childrenβs Mental Health Week, Valentineβs Day π π
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A doodle a day helps keeps the stress away! βοΈ New library doodle book made its debut today. I love that theyβve started giving each other feedback π
Thank you to St Mungoβs Academy Library for the idea! π‘
Our first 2025 Reader of the Month is Gabriel! π₯³ He borrowed and read 34 books in January and is the biggest One Piece fan that Miss Grey has ever met. Well done, Gabriel! ππΌ
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31.01.2025 13:33 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Now that's a happy Friday!
If you'd like a #SparkReading pack for your school, don't miss out - we only have limited numbers available π
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Yay! π₯³ Our @booktrust.org.uk Spark Reading kit arrived this morning π
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We made a film with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social about their brilliant new Story Deck resource! Further information and full film here: readingschools.scot/story-deck
So proud of the S1 pupils who helped make this happen! ππΌ
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Nothing in this world makes me happier!
(maybe puppies. and accessible healthcare. but you get the idea)
((tiny zine about puppies and accessible healthcareβ½ The Dream!))
This week at Creative Writing & Comic Club: tiny zines! πποΈ
Thanks to @fijohnston.bsky.social for the instructions! π ποΈ
When the Suggestion Box slips transform into BOOKS! π₯³
27.01.2025 20:09 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0π displays! π author spotlight! π genre spotlight! π books! π LGBTQ+ graphic novels! π Reader of the Month board!
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2024 Wrapped! π
Imagine if school libraries didnβt exist?
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Last week we were so excited to have the Scottish Book Trust visiting us to do some filming. We had the best time and the pupils taking part seriously impressed us all π₯ ππΌ π₯³
18.12.2024 15:24 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Our 2024 Reader of the Month board is complete! π Well done to all these brilliant pupils! π₯³
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βresearch suggests that school libraries, aside from supporting and strengthening pupils' academic achievement, also play a vital role in supporting pupil wellbeingβ
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