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Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
We are pleased to be partnering with UHI North, West and Hebrides to offer NQ Gaelic (Learners) evening courses for adults.
Find out more and apply here:
canva.link/gaelic-evening-co…
#Gaelic
@UHI_NWH
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
Have a look at the live programmes coming up next week (w/b 20th April).
There's something for all ages and stages - Early Years through to Senior Phase
e-sgoil.com/media/5ebl1gae/w…
#NeLO
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
Mum urges more Gaelic-speaking pupils to study alongside son at Inverclyde Academy ift.tt/avI23z5
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
The #InternationalBooker2026 longlist has a book for every reader, bursting with ‘fresh and innovative’ stories that capture the ‘calibre and variety of translated fiction’
Info bit.ly/4kQ3z9X
Display pack bit.ly/4qvCJVQ
10th Anniversary bit.ly/4bTz14T
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻 @ 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗴𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 - 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵
Join us this Saturday for Comic Con...a free event for families, teens, and all who love #comics and #GraphicNovels! A mix of drop-in stalls and bookable events to enjoy!
Some places are still available for our bookable events below and can be booked via Eventbrite 👇
bit.ly/InverclydeLibrariesCo…
• 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝘀: A Bookish Battle
Three sessions to choose from 11am-12noon, 12noon-1pm or 1pm-2pm. *For Ages 12+
• 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 & 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗴, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝗽𝗺-𝟯𝗽𝗺 – Meet award winning graphic novel and comic creators @metaphrog to hear all about their process of creating a graphic novel and try your own comic creations. *For Ages 8+ **Please note that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult for this event.
#ComicConWithInverclydeLibraries #GoAllIn #LoveLibraries #NationalYearOfReading2026 #ReadAllTheComics #ComicCon #DungeonsAndDragons
ALT Image description Poster of Comic Con Library Event - comic panels background. Text: Comic Con Saturday 7th March Port Glasgow Library Suitable for families and all ages. Drop-in stalls, 11am-2pm: graphic novels, Comics Plus, Magic Torch Comics with Paul Bristow, D&D (booking required), fantasy map of Inverclyde, 3D printer demonstration. 2-3pm: Award-winning graphic novel and comic creators Metaphrog - booking required via Inverclyde Libraries eventbrite
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
Happy World Book Day, everyone!
Today is all about inspiring children to see reading differently, because reading for fun seriously improves lives.
Thanks for joining the fun!
#WorldBookDay
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
Here is an interview we did with Ms Stevenson from the English department! Ms Stevenson talked about why she thinks International Women's Day is important!
@invacad @invacadEng
#InternationalWomensDay
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
Here is an interview we did with Ms Nelis from the English department! Ms Nelis talked about a stereotype she would like to get rid of!
@invacad @invacadEng
#InternationalWomensDay
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
What a delight to have local historian (and my former teacher) Joe Gurney in to share his knowledge of the Greenock Blitz with my S1 English class today. @invacadEng @invacad
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
Compiling Gaelic words for the Crowned Bard
If you have any Gaelic words or phrases rarely used today Anna Frater, the An Comunn Gàidhealach Crowned Bard, will write a poem using these words in an effort to preserve the essence and meaning of them:
gaelicbooks.org/compiling-ga…
Get signed up to these excellent sessions @invacad
Week begining 2nd March:
🔴What's on this week?
e-sgoil.com/media/5ebl1gae/w…
🟢Evening Study Support topics
e-sgoil.com/media/jjkn224c/w…
#NeLO
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻 @ 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗴𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 - 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵
We're super-excited to be holding our first ever library Comic Comic. A great FREE event for families, teens, and all who love graphic novels!
A mix of bookable and drop-in events to enjoy! Small prize for best costume (Costumes are optional).
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲
bit.ly/InverclydeLibrariesCo…
• 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝘀: A Bookish Battle – Session Slots 11am-12noon, 12noon-1pm or 1pm-2pm. *For Ages 12+
• 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 & 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗴, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝗽𝗺-𝟯𝗽𝗺 – Meet award winning graphic novel and comic creators @metaphrog to hear all about their process of creating a graphic novel and try your own comic creations. *For Ages 8+ **Please note that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult for this event.
𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗜𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺-𝟮𝗽𝗺
• Magic Torch Comics with Paul Bristow
• Create a Fantasy Map of Inverclyde
• Family Board Games
• Mario Cart tournament (prize for fastest lap) and gaming station
We will be highlighting our graphic novel collections, both physical titles and also our digital titles that are available to our library members via Comics Plus.
For more information about accessing Comics Plus via including Age Guidelines please visit; inverclyde.gov.uk/.../librar…
Access Comics Plus from your browser using links below or download the App on your device. You will need your library card number and PIN. 👇
𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 - bit.ly/ComicsPlusPrimary
𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 & 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - bit.ly/ComicsPlusSecondary
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn #ComicConWithInverclydeLibraries #ReadAllTheComics #LoveLibraries #ComicCon
ALT Comic Con Saturday 7th March Port Glasgow Library Suitable for families and all ages Drop-in stalls, 11am-2pm: graphic novels, Comics Plus, Magic Torch Comics with Paul Bristow, D&D (booking required), fantasy map of Inverclyde, 3D printer demonstration. 2-3pm: Award-winning graphic novel and comic creators Metaphrog - booking required via Inverclyde Libraries eventbrite
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
Here is an interview we did with Mr Connell from the English department! Mr Connell talked about why he thinks International Women's Day is important!
@invacad @invacadEng
#InternationalWomensDay
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
Seo agaibh deagh dhòighean gus pàirt a ghabhail ann an Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026! // Here are some fun ways to get involved in Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026! seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/new…
#SnG2026
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
The Booker Prizes have announced the #InternationalBooker2026 longlist with 13 unforgettable titles that travel across continents & centuries.
Huge congratulations to all of the incredible authors!🎉
Full article: bit.ly/4kQ3z9X
Display pack: bit.ly/4qvCJVQ
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
Primary Schools - check this out! Coming up this Friday.
More info and link below
#NeLO #ScotlandsAssembly
Join us for Seachdain na Gàidhlig(World Gaelic Week) - when we'll be joined by Alba FA and some very special guests from the world of Scottish football.
e-sgoil.com/bge-primary/scot…
#NeLO #ScotlandsAssembly #SeachdainNaGàidhlig
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
West - Where Your Future Begins💫
Join us at our Paisley Open Day today!
Find out more about our full-time, part-time and evening courses as well as apprenticeships, learning support and funding. Our staff will be on hand throughout the day to provide information about our courses, career paths and assist with applications.
Please note that due to the continued closure of our Finnart Street campus, the Greenock Open Day has been postponed. A new date will be shared as soon as possible.
#WeAreWest #OpenDays2026 #CareerExploration
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
What's on this week?
Find out here
e-sgoil.com/media/5ebl1gae/w…
#NeLO #BGELive #StudySupport #DYWLive #Gaidhlig
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
🎉 Applications are NOW OPEN!
West, Where Your Future Begins
Applications are now open with a wide range of exciting subjects to choose from.
Take the first step towards new skills, new opportunities, and your future.
Apply Now ow.ly/3Cli50XWyJc
#WeAreWest #WhereYourFutureBegins #ApplicationsOpen #CareerOpportunities
Invacad English @ Inverclyde Academy retweeted
📢Greenock Schools Provision S4 pupils: Classes will run tomorrow at the Waterfront Campus due to the Finnart Street Campus being closed.
@_stcolumba @ndsh1 @StStephensHS @clydeview_a @invacad