The Library ยป What’s on
Competitions
The library holds many exciting competitions and fundraising events throughout the year. Details of competitions are displayed at the entrace to the library.
Passport to Reading
We have recently launched a reading scheme for year 7 in conjunction with the English Department. The scheme, called ‘Passport to Reading’, involves pupils having their own passport. Each pupil visits different countries of the world, reading two books whilst travelling to each country of their choice. This passport is then stamped and they get a prize for every two books they read.
Book reviews can be read on the Library’s section of the school’s intranet. Please ask for details if you are interested in joining.
The Novel Ideas Club
This is to be reformed by popular demand, whereby pupils of any age can meet in the Library to discuss what they would like to provide for pupils, such as new resources and events.
Guests
Bestselling author, screenwriter and songwriter, Nigel Hinton, came to talk to pupils from Years 6,7 & 8 on 9 November 2011
Nigel entertained the pupils with stories from his life and described how they had helped him during his writing career. Having written over 20 books, Nigel also told the pupils how his career as an author actually began as a result of a dare! After the lively and energetic talk, Nigel answered pupils questions about his career and books.
Writer, teacher, singer and storyteller, Eric Maddern, came to talk to pupils in years 7 and 8 on 9 November 2010
Australian born, Eric moved to the UK aged 11, and studies psychology at Sheffield University. He spent 10 years travelling the world including performing in Aboriginal communities of central Australia. Eric settled in Gwynedd in 1986. He has written children’s books, chapters, articles and papers, and worked as a professional storyteller since 1989 including for English heritage and CADW at historic sites, in museums, art galleries, fairs, forests, festivals and schools. Eric has appeared in TV programmes on Stonehenge, Merlin and The Holy Grail. He teaches courses at Ty Newydd writing centre and organises programmes of performances and workshops at Cae Mabon.
Visit from author Tom Palmer
The author Tom Palmer visited the school to talk to Year 8 on 19 March 2010. Tom has an international reputation for reader development.
November 2009 visit from renowned children’s author and illustrator, Bob Wilson
Bob held a series of workshops for Year 7 English classes on how to create stories from scratch, and how to use words to conjure up images in the minds of the reader.
He is most famous for his character Stanley Bagshaw, but has written and illustrated more than thirty children’s books altogether.