The Wicked Young Writers' Award

You better get writing, lads!
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/jan/13/wicked-young-writers-award-michael-morpurgo
(not least so you can win us £100 for the School Library!)

Revision booster!

If you're lacking the energy or motivation to revise, here's a little pick-me-up thingamajiggy!

Interview: Richard Adams

Have you ever read Watership Down? If so, you might find the following interview with the author,

Richard Adams, interesting! Have a read :)

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jan/04/richard-adams-watership-down-interview

Beating stress!

If you're beginning to prepare for mock exams, or summer exams, things may seem like they're getting a bit too much for you to handle- never fear, here is some great advice from The Guardian Website: http://www.theguardian.com/education/mortarboard/2013/nov/06/students-ten-ways-to-beat-stress

And if that fails, here's a bit more advice ;)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you all enjoy the day and the rest of your break!

A-Level English Literature: William Blake

If you are studying William Blake for the LT4 module in English Literature, the Library does have a copy of Peter Ackroyd's 'Blake' biography- an excellent book! :)

New book!

I'm very pleased and chuffed to report that we now have a copy of 'The Handmaid's Tale' in stock in the Library once again! A fantastic book, definitely worth a read for anyone in Year 11 or above- a book review from James shall follow shortly! :)

FAO: English Literature Students!

Have you come across the Poetry Station: http://www.poetrystation.org.uk/

What a fantastic resource! :)

Personal Statements!

Well, its that time of the year, when year 13's should be writing their Personal Statements! If you're stuck for how to begin or what to include, remember that in the Careers section of the Library, we have books advising on both Personal Statement writing and applying to University- come and have a nose! :)

Foyle Young Poets Award

Are you a budding poet? If so, why not enter the Foyle Young Poets Award:
http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/content/competitions/fyp/

You have until the 31st July 2014 to enter so let that creativity go wild! :)

National Libraries Day

Happy National Libraries Day, everyone! :D Why not pop into the town Library?

30 great poems!

Have a look at The Times' list of 30 poems everyone should know: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/poetrycompetition/article3229711.ece

How many do you know? Do you recognise some from English lessons?

Quote!

Did anyone watch the new series on BBC3, 'Tough Young Teachers'? Spotted a great quote which one of the new teachers showed his class:

"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says "I'm possible!" -Audrey Hepburn

Did you know...?

Marilyn Monroe had an IQ of 168!

What if money were no object?

Have a look at this thought-provoking video, and consider the question: what would YOU do if money were no object? 

Book Review: Seamus Heaney, The Making of the Poet

Book Title: Seamus Heaney, The Making of the Poet
Author: Michael Parker

This is a very useful  book, both for GCSE & A-Level students, where Heaney comes up in parts of the specification. A detailed insight is given into Heaney's life, and the book looks at the inspiration behind much of his poetry. Analysis of some poems is also given.

Particularly usefully, the book is split up into time periods, such as 'Affinities 1961-66' and 'Quickenings 1975-84'.

I'd give it: 10/10
Review by: James Kearney

Countdown to Christmas!

Christmas Countdown

Applying to Uni?

Have a look at this website for some additional advice and guidance:

http://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/admissions-advice/inside-tips-university-admissions

Sixth Form Open Afternoon

We hope everyone who came to the 6th Form Open Afternoon enjoyed their look round our school
(especially to see our Library 'Table) :P

Guess the book!

Which book starts with the following line?

"It was a queer, sultry summer, the summer they executed the Rosenbergs, and I didn't know what I was doing in New York."

Have a look at the photo of the author, to the right, and see if you recognize her!