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January 2010

Twighlight Quiz		After the success of first holding a Harry Potter Quiz, then a Roald Dahl quiz last year, Mr Fitzpatrick came up with the brilliant idea of using the Twilight books as the theme for the library quiz 2010. 12 teams of students entered for the competition. Spending the Christmas holidays reading 3 books from the series, Mrs Gillard produced 140 questions on the whys and wherefores of vampire/werewolf life in Forks, Washington. After elimination rounds, quarter finals and semi finals using buzzers (this always causes some excitement), we were eventually left with 2 teams competing for the coveted 1st prize! The teams consisted of 6th formers Kayleigh Clarke, Katie Fothergill, Ted Taylor and Sam Lavers who pitted their wits against the Maths Department Mr Allen, Mr Kilby, Mrs Clarke and Mrs Budgen.
Twighlight Quiz		The Grand Final was held in the Hall with guest appearances of a vampire and a werewolf in the guise of Mr Fone and Mr Fitzpatrick. Question master was Mrs Gillard and after 21 fast and furious questions, the Maths Department were triumphant, with each contestant winning a pre-ordered copy of The New Moon DVD out on 22nd March. The runners up each won a poster of the Cullen family. The lighting during the quiz was put on by Steven Frazier-Roberts and Dan Mahoney, which was excellent. Mrs Cartwright was photographer and took some brilliant photos. Mrs Whitley did a marvellous job as door person and bouncer and Mrs Vaughan valiantly helped with the setting up of equipment and make-up. Sweets were given out to the audience by the New Borns’ Abigail Tucker, Izzy Ponsford and Connor Mitchell. Thank you to everyone who helped make this an exceptionally fun event. Mrs Gillard
New DVD TV player		We now have a new DVD TV setup in the library which can accommodate 6 students with headphones. Come and try it out ....
The Library Quiz Starts on MONDAY 25th Jan		The Library will be running a quiz at the beginning of next term on the books 'The Twilight' series. We would like as many teams of 4 students/staff to enter as possible. So come and share your knowledge of all the goings on of the Cullen Vampire family, Bella and many many more very interesting characters!!!!! More information will be available in the coming weeks. If you haven't read them yet then get them for Christmas, they're a great read! Mrs Gillard
November 2009
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Fortnight		Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Fortnight In the last two weeks of November, the library, as well as the rest of the school, will be involved with displaying information with regards to drugs and alcohol and the effects it has on people. There will be leaflets to take away and worksheets to complete, so hopefully, this should be an informative experience for all students.!
Booked Up!		Booked Up! All Year 7 students were given the opportunity to choose a free book from a selection of 15 books supplied by Booktrust, an independent charity dedicated to encouraging people of all ages and cultures to engage with books. It is funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). The books duly arrived, were then sorted as requested and issued and hopefully are now being enjoyed by all students. Booked Up has a website where students can play games, send fun e-cards, review your book and sign up to the Booked Up newsletter. There is also a page which is dedicated to parents and carers with tips on how to encourage reading at home as well as some useful links. Visit www.bookedup.org.uk for more information and fun!

October 2009

Library Lit Quiz		Library Lit Quiz For the last two years the library has put on a whole school quiz, culminating in a grand final the week before breaking up for Christmas. Following on from the success of first our Harry Potter based quiz and last year our Roald Dahl based quiz, we will be offering another sumptuous bout of entertainment commencing after the Autumn half term. This will be based on general literary questions on children’s’ books with students and staff competing in teams of 4. The initial rounds will be held during lunch time in the library with the final two teams competing together for first prize in the hall. All are welcome to come along and watch this exciting spectacle! Look forward to seeing you.
KS3 Bookaholics		KS3 Bookaholics We have a book club in the library for students in years’ 7-9 who love reading. The name Bookaholics was founded and voted upon by students last year and being so apt in it’s description we have decided to keep it. The student members meet once every half term and have a choice of 4 books to read within that time. A meeting is then held during a lunch time where members can discuss how they found the books, vote on their favourite and choose 4 books to read for the following half term session. Quizzes and sweetie prizes are usually also involved!! The book club will re-commence after the Autumn half term and invitations for interested students will be placed in registers.

National Poetry Day - EXTRA -		A wonderful poetry week was had by all with Adisa the Verbaliser! The winning poem for the Adisa's poetry slam as performed by Scott Tytherbridge and James Grant The buffalo double bass stampedes through their ears Strawberry Love is plucked from the plant of society Waves of liquid depression flood their minds Tongue saxophone speaks the words of reason As the cloud mood drifts slowly overhead
National Poetry Day Thursday 8th October Guest - Adisa the Verbaliser		National Poetry Day is on Thursday 8th October and to celebrate National Poetry Day, starting on Tuesday 6th October for 3 days, Adisa the Verbaliser will be doing Poetry Slams during some English lessons in the library. Also for all students who are interested, he will be in the library on Thursday lunch time. All Students are invited to come along and find out what it's all about!

International Day of Languages Saturday 26th September		International day of languages is on Saturday 26th September so the library put together a European Quiz to celebrate this day. The judging of this quiz will take place in the library on Monday 28th September at lunch time at 1.15pm. Entries will be selected from a hat by Mr Fone. Sweetie prizes will be given to all who participated.