- Keep an eye out for the recommended reads pictured around the school. Which pupils and staff are recommending which books?
- Enter the Reading Pets competition. Send the Scottish Book Trust a picture of your pet reading. Keep an eye out for the posters or ask a Librarian or English teacher for details.
- “12 Words of Winter” – write a 12 word Winter/Christmas/seasonal story. The deadline for entries is Friday 6 December. Hand entries into the library – multiple entries are allowed. Winners will receive a £10 Amazon voucher and the overall school winner will be put forward for the national competition and the chance to win an iPod Touch.
Here are some examples to set you thinking –
- The stormy blizzard attacked me with a drifting, sheer cold. Winter’s here.
- The angel watches from her Christmas tree protecting families, she’s always there.