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Library News

Published: Fri 24 Aug 2012

S6 pupils are eligible to apply for a reference card to Edinburgh University Library.

Edinburgh University have kindly issued me with a supply of cards for pupils. Pupils will need a passport sized photograph, which they must bring into the School Library at time of application.

Card holders must abide by Edinburgh University rules and regulations.

Published: Fri 17 Aug 2012

Fantastic success was achieved by S1 and 2 pupils using Accelerated Reader software.

During English classes pupils took 1,038 book quizzes. and read a staggering 45,728,963 words in the last school session.

19 S1 pupils passed their certification target with 12 S2 reach their target certificate.

The software which uses quizzes on pupils personal reading books, develops reading ability and allows pupils to track their own progress with personal reports.

Parents and Carers can see how pupils are progressing on Accelerated Reader through Home Connect AR. To receive the link for Home Connect AR please contact either Mr Plain or your child's English Teacher.