March Newsletter 2022

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NEWSLETTER

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March 2022

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NEWS

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THIS MONTH...

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Monday 21st March 2022

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Author Polly Ho-Yen visits Y7

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We have copies of all Polly's books in the Library

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We celebrated...

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   And there were some amazing costume efforts!

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Well done everyone who entered the quizzes, treasure hunt and of course the costume competition...

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Better start preparing for next year if you want to win a prize!

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NEW RESOURCES:

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Fiction

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NEW RESOURCES:

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Non-fiction

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Check out all of our new resources on SharePoint.

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STAFF PICKS

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I can understand how this was the Booker Prize Winner for 2020, it is flawlessly written. A gripping, if sometimes very bleak, read about growing up in the slum tenement houses of 1980s Glasgow. Unflinching gritty realism at its absolute best: right up my street! Ms Johns Age 16+

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Every day, for as long as they can remember, 'A' has woken up in a different person’s body. 'A' creates boundaries to survive - stay under the radar and don’t get attached - until one day they wake up in Justin’s body, spend one day with his girlfriend Rhiannon, and fall in love. This beautifully written coming of age story will keep you engaged until its bittersweet ending. Mrs Osafo Age 13+

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Mysterious giant metal body parts begin to be found across the planet. A small research team is hoping to assemble the massive robot but often at the cost of others suffering. An unique narrative that is put together from accounts of interviews, diaries, recordings and reports which might inspire readers to present their stories differently. Mrs Sadek Age 13+

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The first in a brand new series set in Garber’s enchanting Caraval world, this is a book about broken hearts and bad decisions. Addictive and unpredictable, you should absolutely judge a book by its cover as Once Upon a Broken Heart is as stunning inside as it is outside! Miss Poole Age 13+

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If you want to find out how Disney has changed these fairy tales – read this book! This is a collection of 53 fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm where each fairy tale is followed by an explanation including its source and similar stories that exist like it. The author also explains if he has changed it and why. Fascinating! Mrs Godden

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PUPIL PICK

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This is an inspirational non-fiction book: a collection of short extracts from well known authors who each share their enjoyment of reading and celebrate the difference it made to their lives. Enjoy opening the book at any chapter - you don't have to read from beginning to end. As funding for libraries is under threat, all royalties go to The Reading Agency's library programmes. Lucy Morling Y10

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WELLBEING

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A timely book during times of worry and burn out about setting boundaries in your life to help you manage what's important to you. If you have trouble saying 'No' to things, feel like people take advantage of your kindness or monopolise your time, this book is for you. Self care, social and communication advice to help you get your energy and confidence back. Age 12+

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STUDY SKILLS

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HOW TO USE WIKIPEDIA EFFECTIVELY (PART TWO)

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Check the top right hand corner of the article for icons...

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A green plus indicates that the article is deemed good by Wikipedia editors. Good articles are well-written, neutral, factual and verifiable.

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A bronze star indicates a feature article. These are are deemed excellent by Wikipedia editors and used as examples for writing other articles. They are well researched and written, verifiable, neutral, stable (not subject to edit wars), and provide consistent citations.

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A padlock means that the content has been locked and cannot be edited by the general public. This is often a sign that either the content is controversial, there is a dispute over it that has not yet been resolved or the page has been repeatedly vandalised (edit wars).

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Please continue to wear your masks in the Library.

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Please don't bring food or drink (apart from bottled water) into the Library.

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AFTER SCHOOL in J12:  4:00-6:00pm  Mon-Fri 

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LIBRARY: 8:15am-6:00pm  Mon-Fri (closed P5 Monday)

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BOOKSTORE (for textbooks & stationery): Mon 8:00am-12:00noon Tues 9:00am-12:00noon Wed 8:00am-12:00noon Thurs Closed Fri 8:00-10:00am

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library@bgs.bristol.sch.uk

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@BGSLibrarian

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