@PPSLibrary

All things library, reading and research related at Portland Place School. I'm also responsible for Post-16 advice at school.

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If any students are looking for something to do :)! I love this.
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Heartfelt appeal from Scarlett, a 1st year pupil at my old school, as her local authority threatens to do away with all remaining school librarians. “Don’t take away our tiny islands.”
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Great opportunity!
Thomas Taylor@ThomasHTaylor21 Nov 2022
Schools! Would anyone in (or near) to Lincoln like a school visit from me on (or around) the morning of Jan. 12th next year? With my Eerie-on-Sea bag, Lost-and-Founder’s cap and everything? DM me if so, and we’ll arrange something. #edutwitter
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RIP to the wonderful Marcus Sedgwick. 'Midwinterblood' & 'She is not invisible' were truly innovative books which will stay with me forever.
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It's safe to say that we smashed our first @ReadforGoodUK readathon, a total of £735.90 was raised. Well done to our readers on their achievements & thanks to sponsors. More prizes in Year 6/7 assembly tomorrow. It is amazing what you can achieve when you read! @PortlandPlaceHd
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Goodreads Choice Awards YA category has been announced. Let me know if you want me to order anything in #lovereading goodreads.com/choiceawards/b…
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A student made me aware of this wonderful Muhammad Ali title today. Coming to the library soon but for now you can listen to it on our @eplatformuk app! youtu.be/3LPzTrF6sIM
Looked at this with Year 8 today, a great thought-provoking resource on Day of the Dead and Mexican culture @ThomasLalandePP
The Conversation@ConversationUK1 Nov 2022
The Day of the Dead is commonly misunderstood in some countries, including the UK, where the perception is that this highly important ritual is simply a Mexican version of Halloween. An expert explains. bit.ly/3WllRDv

Strictly not Halloween: why Day of the Dead is misunderstood – and why that matters

Far from an extension of our secular Halloween, this Mexican celebration is a deeply religious custom with its own rituals, folklore and history.

theconversation.com
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Thanks so much to those who have donated so far, so proud of our brilliant readers in Years 6, 7, 8 and 9. Please hand in your forms to the library.
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So many great titles #nonfictionnovemer
Karen Conlon@liblad1 Nov 2022
It’s that’s time of year again! #nonfictionnovember Lots of lovely non fiction for all ages in the @PGHSGirls school library! Thank you to Jenny Griffiths at @RPPS_Library for allowing us to use her template! 🙏
Just used the 'Papercuts' series on our VLE to read the spooktacular story The Trick as belated Hallowe'en treat in library lesson with our Year 8's today. It was great, as we could all follow along.
Badger Learning@BadgerLearning1 Nov 2022
Download eBooks PDF's for struggling & reluctant readers & #EAL pupils Easily shareable on school VLE for small group tuition or students can use PDF compatible devices to adjust screen brightness or increase page size to reduce visual stress #dyslexia ow.ly/PV5q50KxGOu
Help Readers Catch Up with PDF eBooks for Struggling and Reluctant Readers

ALT Help Readers Catch Up with PDF eBooks for Struggling and Reluctant Readers

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Wonderful selection!
Betty 🌈💚@mrsbettysbooks12 Oct 2022
Received and unpacked our @Booktrust school library pack today - so excited! Well impressed with the selection, as always 📚
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Need to stay motivated to read over the school holidays? Well fear not, our first @PortlandPlaceHd @PPSEnglish1 readathon with @ReadforGoodUK is here to help. Keep track of your reading and ask for sponsorship. It's all for a great cause. Prizes will be available when we're back!
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What a treasure trove of #BHM22 documentaries bbc.co.uk/programmes/p070rtw…

BBC - Black Voices, Black Stories

Celebrate the trailblazers, changemakers and storytellers of Black British history.

bbc.co.uk
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It's amazing what can be achieved!
StMagsLibrary@LibraryStMags5 Oct 2022
After 5 years being out of commission, our school library is almost back up and running. Just putting the finishing touches to cataloguing our brand new book stock ahead of our official re-opening after the October break! @StMargaretsAcad @uksla #SchoolLibrary #ReadingSchool
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Beautiful words for #NationalPoetryDay
PPSEnglish@PPSEnglish16 Oct 2022
Congratulations to Clara in Year 6 for winning our competition with this beautiful poem and call to action #NationalPoetryDay 🍃
It’s #LibrariesWeek this week - a chance to celebrate our nation’s much loved libraries! 🎉 Now more than ever, libraries play a key role in helping to inspire generations of young readers. Pop down to your local library and be inspired this #LibrariesWeek. 💗📚
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Just sent off our #BookBuzz22 @Booktrust order and Year 7's most wanted book this year was..*drum roll* the intriguing mystery novel 'Wave Riders' by @laurenstjohn Mystery stories are having a moment with our readers. Can't wait for the books! @PPSEnglish1 @PortlandPlaceHd
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Year 6 will become science book critics next week during library lesson
The Royal Society
@royalsociety23 Sep 2022
This week we were happy to announce the shortlist for this year's Royal Society Young People's Book Prize! From eating insects to save the planet to how they built London's Shard, find out more about the six remarkable reads that made this year's list: royalsociety.org/news/2022/0…
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