Beyond Bullying - Anti-Bullying Week 2012

 

'We're better without bullying'

The Anti-bullying Alliance is a coalition of organisations and individuals working together to stop bullying and create safe environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.

This year's Anti-Bullying Week will take place from 19th - 23rd November 2012

Bullying.  See it.  Get help.  Stop it.

Red House Book Award 2013

The shortlist for the 2013 Children's Red House Book Award has been published.  Each year children all over the country read and review hundreds of books, and the top 50 of these are the Pick of the Year.

The Top Ten make up the 2013 shortlist but the other 40 books are favourites too and come highly recommended. 

The three titles for the older readers catagory are:

The Medusa Project: Hit Squad by Sophie McKenzie

Simon & Schuster Children's Books ISBN 9780857070715

The sixth and final book in the series about teenagers with psychic abilities. The Medusa Project team is due to be disbanded and the teenagers sent to separate locations. But Nico, Ketty, Ed and Dylan are determined to investigate claims that a drug with the same powers as the Medusa gene has been developed. A page-turning thriller.

Award-winning Sophie McKenzie seems to have a knack for knowing exactly how to write pitch-perfect pre-teen and teen novels. Yet again she’s created a gripping read for her thousands of fans.

The Lorien Legacies: The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore

Penguin Books ISBN 9780141330877

With his exciting, yet simple writing style and vividly imagined alien world, Pittacus Lore has created the ideal series to entice readers to branch out from the realms of Harry Potter. This book follows the fate of the survivors from an alien planet who are being tracked down and destroyed by evil Mogadorians, and combines clever twists with a thrilling, unforgettable chase.

Written in alternating perspectives, the author has packed in adrenaline-pumping action and a love triangle that will suck you in and leave you desperate for the next instalment in the series.

Eight Keys by Suzanne Lafleur

Puffin Books ISBN 9780141336053

From the author of the heartbreaking Love, Aubrey comes another touching novel. Elise is fed up with school, fed up with her friends and just about at the end of her tether. Then, one incredible day, Elise discovers a secret that might just unlock her past and help her take a chance on her future. What is the key with her name on going to reveal?

Suzanne LaFleur has combined brilliant storytelling with the sensitivity and insight of authors such as Judy Blume and Jacqueline Wilson to create a story that will resonate with her young readers.

Matt Dickinson

Today Year 8 students were kept enthralled by the author and film-maker Matt Dickinson.  In 1996, along with Alan Hinkes, he made a successful ascent of Mount Everest. Students were given an insight into all that is involved in making such a climb.

He became the first British film-maker to film on the summit and return alive, and his film called Summit Fever has now been seen by more than twenty million people worldwide. It is acclaimed as a compelling story of human triumph and disaster.  "The Death Zone" is his written account of the expedition and is available from the Library for you to read.

 

Matt Dickinson has also written a new adventure series Mortal Chaos.

                                           

National Poetry Day

National Poetry Day is the 4th of October.  Look out for the poetry display in the Library.

The theme for Poetry Day is stars. The Poetry Day challenge for year 7 students is to find the 12 stars placed on doors around the school.  Each star has the name of a poet.  Find the names of all 12 poets and the Librarian will issue you with two credits. 

There are many poetry books in the library, and any year 7 student who borrows a poetry book will be issued with a credit.

The CILIP Carnegie Medal

 

An historic moment in children's literature as Patrick Ness A Monster Calls wins the 2012 CILIP Carnegie Medal and has also won the Kate Greenaway Medal with Jim Kay taking the prize for his illustrations for A Monster Calls.

The Carnegie medal, which is chosen by librarians, has been running since 1937. A Monster Calls was written by Ness from a set of notes left behind by the Carnegie-medal winning Siobhan Dowd before she died of cancer in 2007. "I felt like I'd been handed a baton and told to run with it," said Ness. "It was a small start, not much, but what was there was potent, and suggested to me where I would take the story."

Olympic Reading Challenge

Those who are taking part in the Olympic Reading Challenge have only four weeks left before the end of the competition on Friday 13th July. Tell the library staff about the books you have read and make sure your entry form is up to date.

Olympic Reading Challenge

The Olympic Torch is starting on its journey around Britain.

Your challenge is to read a book set in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Olympic Reading Challenge

The challenge for this week is to read a book by an author you have never read before.


Apparently the mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville, were born from drops of steel from London’s 2012 Olympic stadium.

Olympic Reading Challenge

More Winners.....
Your last challenge was to read a medal winner.  This week the challenge is to read another award winning book, but this time the medal has been awarded by the readers.

Every year Beaumont school students help to choose the winner of the Red House Book Award.  Beaumont students, along with students from other schools around the country, nominate their favourite fiction book to make up the shortlist. 

The challenge for this week is to read a book by a Red House Award Winner, or review a book for this years award.   Books for the next award are those published between 01 July 2011 and 30 June 2012.

The Titanic Story

 

When Titanic set sail for New York on 10 April 1912 she was hailed as one of the greatest feats of engineering ever to grace the waters.  Four days later, Titanic struck an iceberg and the Titanic is remembered as one of the most famous disasters in maritime history.
A new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum is commemorating Titanic's sinking by telling the stories of those onboard.

If you want to find out more about the Titanic Story the Library has a number of information books:

Titanic.  A Passenger Guide
The Titanic Story - David Hutchings
The Little Book of Titanic
The Danger Zone - Avoid Sailing On The Titanic! - David Stewart
The Titanic Lost Words

This true story has also inspired a number of fiction books, including 'Every Man For Himself' by Beryl Bainbridge and 'Titanic' by Ellen White, one of the 'My Story' series.

Good Reads For Year 8

There are a number of Year 8 students taking part in the Olympic Reading Challenge and to help you choose your next book here is a list of some of our favourite books.

·        Little Soldier - Bernard Ashley

·        Threads – Sophia Bennett

·        Framed - Frank Cottrell Boyce

·        Young Samurai - Chris Bradford

·        Unheard Voices - Malorie Blackman

·        Gideon the Cutpurse - Linda Buckley- Archer

·        The Dark is Rising - Susan Cooper

·        The City of Ember - Jeanne Duprau

·        Coram Boy - Jamila Gavin

·        The Little White Horse - Elizabeth Goudge

·        Silverfin The Graphic Novel - Charlie Higson

·        When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit - Judith Kerr

·        Sky hawk - Gill Lewis

·        The Lady in the Tower - Marie Louise Jensen

·        Mondays are Murder - Tanya Landman

·        Just Henry - Michelle Magorian

·        The Declaration – Gemma Malley

·        Caddy’s World – Hilary McKay

·        Blood Ties - Sophie McKenzie 

·        Breathe – Cliff McNish

·        Ribblestrop – Andy Mulligan

·        Mister Monster - Gareth Nix

·        A monster calls - Patrick Ness

·        Wind Singer – William Nicholson

·        Pegasus and the Fight for Olympus – Kate O’Hearn

·        Pirates! – Celia Rees

·        Mortal Engines – Philip Reeve

·        Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief – Rick Riordan

·        Time Riders – Alex Scarrow

·        The Book of Dead Days – Marcus Sedgwick

·        Vampirates  – Justin Somper

·        H.I.V.E. – Mark Walden

·        Malice – Chris Wooding

Olympic Reading Challenge

At the last Olympic Games in 2008 the United Kingdom won 47 medals, 19 of them were gold.  This year it is hoped Team GB will be even more successful. 

Books also win medals!  Every year the Carnegie Medal is awarded to the best book published for young people.  This years shortlist will be announced soon. Your next challenge is to read an award winning book, or a book by an award winning author.  The library has a selection of books ready for you to look at.  The Carnegie website has a list of all the Carnegie Medal winners.

Olympic Reading Challenge

The London 2012 Olympics will feature 26 sports.  This weeks challenge is to read a book about a sport you like, or read a story with a sporting theme.

Look out for:

MacB - Neil Arskey
Bend It Like Beckham - Navinda Dhami
Kick Off - Dan Freedman
Pride and Penalties - Chris Higgins
Double Twist - Donna King
Foul Play - Tom Palmer

In the library information books about sport can be found at the following Dewey numbers:

Basketball - 796.323
Cycling - 796.6
Equestrian Sports - 798
Football - 796.334
Swimming - 797.2
Tennis - 796.342

If you can't find the book you want please ask the librarian for help.

Olympic Reading Challenge

It is the second week of the Olympic Reading Challenge, however it is not too late to pick up an entry form.
The next challenge is to read a book recommended by a friend.  It must be a book you haven't read before!


London will welcome more than 10,000 athletes from around the world.  Some will be expecting to win gold medals; others will be happy to just take part.  Teams such as China, the United States, Canada and Australia will send hundreds of athletes.  Other teams will be much smaller.  Dominica's team at Beijing in 2008 had only two athletes.

International Women's Day

International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a national holiday.
Find out more on the Guardian website.

National Science and Engineering Week 9 -18 March

 

Take part in National Science & Engineering Week!

The British Science Association website has downloadable activity packs, online quizzes and national competitions.

Borrow a book from our science section! Get inspired by the wonders of science and engineering.

There are lots of books to choose from...

World Book Day

Thursday March 1st is World Book Day and Beaumont School Library has chosen today to launch the Olympic Reading Challenge for all staff and students.

Olympic Reading Challenge
Go for Gold!



All around the world athletes have been training for the Olympics and meeting new challenges. We would like Beaumont students to challenge themselves to read up to 15 books between now and July.
On the blog there will be a regular super reading challenge connected to the Olympic theme.  This will be an optional challenge for those students looking for ideas of what to read.
 
Enter the race!  Come to the Library and pick up an entry form.

London is hosting the 2012 Olympics and so the first challenge is to read a book set in London.  If you need some help thinking of titles of books, go to the book lists section of the blog to find the London list.

Fairtrade Fortnight

February 27th - March 11th is Fairtrade Fortnight.  Come to the Library to find out more about fairtrade. 

Books set in London

The Olympic Reading Challenge - Going for Gold!

Sophia ACHEAMPONG - Growing Yams in London
Bernard ASHLEY - Little Soldier
Rafaella BARKER - Phosphorescence
Mark BARRATT - Joe Rat and the Wild Man
Tom BECKER - Darkside
Sarwat CHADDA - The Devil's Kiss
Keren DAVID - When I Was Joe
Charles DICKENS - Oliver Twist
Siobhan DOWD - London Eye Mystery
Sam ENTHOVEN - T.I.M
Charlie FLETCHER - Stoneheart
Hilary FREEMAN - Camden Town Tales
Neil GAIMIN - The Graveyard Book
Sally GARDINER - I, Coriander
Leon GARFIELD - Smith
Jamila GAVIN - Coram Boy
Alan GIBBONS - Scared to Death
Julia GOLDING - The Diamond of Drury Lane
Mark HADDON - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
Julia HEARN - Ivy
Charlie HIGSON - The Enemy
Mary HOOPER - Fallen Grace
Anthony HOROWITZ - Stormbreaker
Saci LLOYD - The Carbon Diaries 2015
Michelle LOVRIC - The Mourning Emporium
Sophie McKENZIE - The Medusa Project
Keith MANSFIELD - Johnny Mackintosh and the Spirit of London
S.I. MARTIN - Jupiter Williams
Jon MAYHEW - Mortlock
China MIEVILLE - Un Lun Dun
Beverly NAIDOO - The Other Side of the Truth
Sam OSMAN - Quicksilver
John PILKINGTON - Traitor!
Chris PRIESTLY - Mr Creecher
Philip PULLMAN - Ruby in the Smoke
Celia REES - The Fool's Girl
Philip REEVE - Mortal Engines
Justin RICHARDS - The Parliament of Blood
Anna SEWELL - Black Beauty
Janette WINTERSON - Battle of the Sun
Rachel WARD - Numbers

Coming soon... The Olympic Reading Challenge

The five Olympic rings represent the five continents involved in the Olympics and were designed in 1912, adopted in 1914.

The Red House Children's Book Award is the only national book award voted for entirely by children.  The overall 2012 winner  is A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness.

Take part in choosing the next Red House winner.

The author Marcus Alexander kept year 7 students enthralled when he spoke to them on Wednesday.  The author spent many years travelling before he decided to write his first novel, a fantasy adventure.  Find out more about the main character Charlie Keeper by going to the website

Borrow the book from your library!

Author Marcus Alexander will be visiting on Wednesday 22nd February.  Marcus will be talking to year 7 students about his new book Crow's Revenge.