Book Week
Ms Kent-Sutton, our Librarian, writes:
Book Week has returned to the College after a small hiatus with teachers getting into the spirit of things by decorating their classroom doors with designs based on their favourite books. Thank you to all the staff members who took time out of their busy schedules to decorate their doors and talk to pupils about their favourite books. Copies of the “books behind the doors” are available to borrow from the Library.
The Library extended its opening hours to play host to some book-based activities. There were some new books trapped in a lockbox that could only be released with a special code. Literature inspired clues were provided each day to help crack the code. Well done to Matteo Tafi whose perseverance paid off to claim the first book; happy reading Matteo. We also had some mystery literary guests to supper in the Library too. They left some interesting clues behind so good work to everybody who correctly identified them!
Our Junior Book had a longer than usual meeting this week and we enjoyed a very lively discussion about our chosen title, Savage her Reply by Irish author Deirdre Sullivan. We also voted for our next Book Club read, The Hobbit! If you would like to join us, copies of the book will be available to borrow from the Library after the Easter break. Pupils were also given the opportunity to redesign the College bookmark, keep an eye on the Library notice board to see what design was chosen. Professionally printed versions of the bookmark will be available in the library next term so keep your eyes peeled: they go quickly!
While our author visit had to be postponed until next term, we are very much looking forward to welcoming author Richie Conroy, who will speak about his career path into writing and his current position as Scríobhneoir Cónaithe Gaeilge DCU.
It is good to see the spirit of reading is alive and well at SCC. Remember the Library regularly adds new stock throughout the year and remains open at lunchtime for browsing and borrowing!
