Strathearn Library

Tweets from the library at Strathearn School, Belfast

[Strathearn School @Strathearn_Sch]

What another busy year we have had here at Strathearn School. We wish everyone in our school community & beyond a restful summer break. We look forward to welcoming pupils back through the doors in August! #encourage #empower #excel

[NI Book Award @NI_BookAward]

The votes are in! It was a very tight contest between 6 excellent books, but the winner of the 2023 Northern Ireland Book Award, as decided by our participating schools, is...

The Monsters of Rookhaven by @padraig_kenny! Congratulations!

Thanks to all who took part this year!

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

Thank you @amymckay14 for everything you have done for the awards. The impact you've had on so many young readers is immeasurable! 💙

[Strathearn Library @Library_Strath]

Thanks for a wonderful day #NRCQuiz23 @Literacy_Trust @ALCS_UK @mrdillypresents! @Strathearn_Sch loved the brilliant #books, amazing #authors & quality #quiz questions. Inspiring words from @anthony_mcgowan, @JenniferKillick, @jasinbath & @notagainben. #encourage #empower #excel

[Sue Wallman @SueWallman]

🚨GIVEAWAY🚨 TWO copies of my YA/teen thriller Every Word A Lie are available to be won! 🐈🐠 💀😱(It’s about catfishing!) To be in with a chance, follow and retweet by midnight on Sunday 4th June. The winners will be picked at random and announced on Mon 5th

[Strathearn School @Strathearn_Sch]

Great to be amongst the top active schools as part of the @Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel 2023! 🚲 #encourage #empower #excel https://t.co/7Dvwi5PvLY

[Strathearn School @Strathearn_Sch]

We are looking for a Classroom Assistant (Secondary) with Morning Club duties. This post is term time only, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 🔗https://t.co/3kDiY3Pwrw #encourage #empower #excel

[Children's Books Ireland @KidsBooksIrel]

If you're age 16–24 and LOVE reading, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for the next young reader to join the judging panel of the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards, helping us pick the shortlist and winners in 2024.

Apply by May 19th at 5pm 👇

https://t.co/0x0QMwtR5Y

[Strathearn Library @Library_Strath]

One for some of our writers here at @Strathearn_Sch #encourage #empower #excel

[Paper Lanterns YA Literary Journal @Paper__Lanterns]

Frantically writing to get your entry into our Teen Personal Essay Contest before the closing date? Well, we’ve decided to extend our closing date by 2 whole weeks!

You now have until April 14th to get those amazing entries sent to us!

https://t.co/fE9ocZ48kP

[NI Book Award @NI_BookAward]

* Rebel Skies by @AnnSeiLin1, published by @WalkerBooksUK

* Resist by @tompalmerauthor, published by @BarringtonStoke

Congratulations to all of our shortlisted authors! We can’t wait to find out which book schools across NI will vote as their winner. 📚 🏆

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[NI Book Award @NI_BookAward]

* Julia and the Shark by @Kiran_MH & Tom de Freston, published by @HachetteKids

* The Monsters of Rookhaven by @padraig_kenny, published by @MacmillanKidsUK

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[NI Book Award @NI_BookAward]

We are delighted to unveil the 2023 shortlist for the NI Book Award!

Without further ado, here they are:

* The Asparagus Bunch by @JSW_writer, published by @welbeckpublish

* The Battle of Cable Street by @tanya_landman, published by @BarringtonStoke

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[NI Book Award @NI_BookAward]

After a bit of a hiatus, we’re back!

Nominations are in, and the shortlist for the 2023 Northern Ireland Book Award will be revealed on the 20th March, when shadowing will also begin.

Secondary schools in NI can find out more and register here: https://t.co/Le5bhL0dN8

[Strathearn Library @Library_Strath]

What an exciting shortlist! Looking forward to continuing @Strathearn_Sch's involvement via #shadowing @CarnegieMedals & maybe #notjudgingbut via @CassieKempSLS @avk1986 again this year?

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

We are thrilled to reveal the 2023 Yoto Carnegies shortlists!

Celebrating unforgettable voices and bold storytelling, we hope this year’s shortlists will inspire and empower young readers. #YotoCarnegies23

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/AmwPoRhKlA

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

We are thrilled to reveal the 2023 Yoto Carnegies shortlists!

Celebrating unforgettable voices and bold storytelling, we hope this year’s shortlists will inspire and empower young readers. #YotoCarnegies23

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/AmwPoRhKlA

[Strathearn Sports @sports_str]

REVERIE THERAPY EXHIBITION - You are warmly invited to come along and view some wonderful works of art by the the Strathearn school community. This exhibition has been organised by one of our L6 pupils as part of her SistersIN leadership project. @Strathearn_Sch

[Strathearn Library @Library_Strath]

Last month, thanks to the efforts of the Library Committee & the Library Team, £240 was sent to
@RoomtoRead. It was lovely to welcome
@Strathearn_sch staff to the Library to enjoy tea, coffee & a tasty treat. #baking #charity #fundraising #encourage #empower #excel

[Strathearn School @Strathearn_Sch]

Today we welcome pupils back to a new term here at Strathearn. This Saturday we will open our doors to welcome prospective pupils and their families to the school. #encourage #empower #excel

[Strathearn Library @Library_Strath]

Make sure you pop up to see us in the Library to find out all about what goes on here during the school year at @Strathearn_Sch! #lovereading #bookclub #bookcraft #libraryteam #encourage #empower #excel

[Strathearn School @Strathearn_Sch]

We are so looking forward to welcoming prospective pupils & their families to our Open Morning in the new year. #encourage #empower #excel

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

📣 We are delighted to announce the nominations for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration!

Congratulations to all the incredible authors and illustrators in the running for the #YotoCarnegies23!

View the full lists here: https://t.co/L8WcFEaQ4o