Classics Revisited

I've been re-reading some books that I remember enjoying several years ago - some of you may like to try reading them now.

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is the story of Meg, a misfit at school, who goes looking for her missing father who is lost in space and time as a result of an experiment gone wrong. With the help of her friend Calvin and her brother Charles Wallace, she meets Mrs Whatsit, Wrs Who and Mrs Which who help her in her search. If you enjoy reading fantastic stories, you may well enjoy this one too. This story is still as relevant today as when it was first written, as it deals with the nature of good and evil, and the importance of the individual's choice. (P6+)

The House In Norham Gardens by Penelope Lively is a gentle story about a girl growing up in North Oxford with her two Aunts. This is a thoughtful novel about growing up and growing older, understanding the past and dealing with change. The language is rich and layered, and the characters are very well described. Published in 1974, the story is very much of it's time but is still a good read for a more reflective reader today. (P6/7)

Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O'Brien tells the story of the plight of Mrs Frisby and her son Jonathan, who is ill and too sick to move out of their winter home when the farmer starts plowing in spring. In seeking help from the rats who live under the rosebush, she discovers a world of wonders - electricity, air-conditioning and running water! How did the rats learn to do all these magical things? And will they be willing to help a mouse they have never met before? (P4+)

Welcome!

Hello everyone!

Welcome back to Kingarth Street.

I'm sure you have all had marvelous holidays and have read lots of brilliant books which we look forward to hearing about.

Library class times will be starting soon so we will see you all then.

If you still have books to return from last year (surely not !!!) we will be delighted to see you at any time.

Team Read

If you need a challenge to keep you reading this summer, why not join the Team Read at your local public library?

You can register now to join, and collect your poster and first set of stickers. As you read six books, you can collect more stickers until you have your bronze, silver and gold.

Once you have read your six books, most libraries will have a prizegiving session where you can collect your certificate and medal for completing the challenge.

Have fun reading this summer!

Book Amnesty

Thank you to everyone who has returned all their library books on time. We are very grateful to you as it gives us time to do some of the book work we can only do in the holidays.

If you haven't checked under your bed yet, there is still time to return all your books before the end of term!

Mairi Hedderwick

Everyone had a great time listening to Mairi's stories about life on the island of Coll. We saw all the pictures from the story of Katie Morag and the Dancing Class. Everyone listened spellbound to the story of the Tiresome Ted and his adventures - how exciting it was to meet Ted himself and have a cuddle!!

Thank you so much to Mairi for coming to our school.

Mairi Hedderwick's Visit

Mairi Hedderwick will be here tomorrow - lots of P2 and P3 people are very excited!

We are looking forward to welcoming Mairi to our school for the day.

We are delighted to announce that Mairi Hedderwick will be in school next Tuesday 13th May.

She will be speaking to Primary 2 in the morning after break, and to Primary 3 in the afternoon.

Why not re-read some of your Katie Morag books?

Mairi may also be able to tell us about some new stories.

Books will be for sale on the day too.

The Ice Cream Con

Jimmy Docherty gave us a great insight into his writing and the ideas behind his first novel 'The Ice Cream Con'. The Primary 7 pupils and staff thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and asked lots of questions about Jimmy's writing, especially his next book which is at the editing stage.

The library will have copies of the Ice Cream Con to sell for the next week or so, the price is £5.99. If you would like a copy, please see Mrs Denham as soon as possible.

Welcome back!

Welcome back for a new term at Hutchie!



It's the Summer Term and there are lots of things going on in school.



Thursday 24th April author visit for Primary 7 - Jimmy Docherty will be talking about his first novel 'The Ice Cream Con'.



On Tuesday 13th May, the brilliant author and illustrator Mairi Hedderwick will be visiting Primary 2 and Primary 3.