"A week in December by Sebastian Faulks. The novel is set in London in 2007 around seven characters and is a satirical view of modern urban life. I’ve just started reading it but I like Sebastian Faulks as a writer so am looking forward to it."
Ms. Gordon
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This year World Book Day is on Thursday, 3rd March. To kickstart events Ms. O'Kelly needs all staff and students to answer 4 questions in an online survey, www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q5XTR66, so that we can find out what books are being read at the moment, your favourite books when you were in primary school and favourite fictional characters ever!
Results will be revealed on World Book Day! Fill in the survey as soon as possible. It will automatically close on Sunday, 27th February at 11pm.
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Ms. O'Kelly
It’s more than a game, it’s your life! Safer Internet Day is organised by INSAFE (
www.saferinternet.org) in February to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world. Download the Safer Internet Day flyer for more information.
The National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) also publish many booklets promoting Internet safety for schools and parents on www.webwise.ie.
Ms. O'Kelly
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www.beo.ie is a really good website to practice your Irish by reading blogs about lots of subjects, ranging from book reviews, to the General Election 2011, to entertainment. Click on image to go to the website.
Ms.O'Kelly
Effective School Libraries: Evidence of Impact on Student Achievement
This feature, written by Lynn Barrett and published in The School Librarian Journal, Vol. 58, Number 3, Autumn 2010, summarises the research evidence that shows a positive correlation between an effective school library and academic achievement.
Ms. O'Kelly
