Airdrie Academy Reading School
@AirdrieReads
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Promoting reading for pleasure throughout our school community.
Airdrie, North Lanarkshire
Joined September 2021
Thrilled to be the first NLC secondary to achieve Gold @scottishbktrust Thanks to our Reading Leaders, whole school community, School Librarian Mrs Agnew and Mrs Crosbie for all their hard work and dedication. @AirdrieAcademy @AirdrieAcadLRC @crosbie_mrs @nlcpeople @neilgraysnp
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A fantastic experience for all involved. Great to see our stories brought to life π
Robert shared his souvenirs and memories of @AirdrieAcademy in the 1940s with its current pupils #school #history #memories #pupil #anniversary #milestone #education #guest
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It was a joy and honour to host Mr R. Inglis today who started @AirdrieAcademy in 1941. He chatted with our S1 pupils about his own π« experiences and achievements. Thanks to @crosbie_mrs for organising as part of our 175th anniversary project. A unique and very special visitor
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Another clue in finding the relatives of Annie Arnott. Thanks to @ShakingBranches π
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A lovely gentleman handed this immaculate volume of poetry into @AirdrieAcademy this week. We would love to track down family of Miss Annie Arnott who attended our school in 1895. Can you help @My_Airdrie @LibrariesNL @acadvertiser
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Memorable teachers from @AirdrieAcademy? Mr Lindsay, Mrs Watson and Ms Frew were so kind, supportive and encouraging to many, many pupils. The positive stories are a joy to hear. Please send any contributions by π§ to @crosbie_mrs airdrieacademy175@outlook.com
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Leaving @AirdrieAcademy at the end of s6 is a time full of excitement and memories. Time spent with good friends and making plans for the future. Can you spot the differences between these groups from 1952 and 2023? Please send any contributions to airdrieacademy175@outlook.com
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Memorable teachers from @AirdrieAcademy? In the 1960s Alastair McLeod taught French, coached rugby π and directed the school operas.Β Former pupils remember him teaching Morris dancing too! Please send any contributions by π§ to @crosbie_mrs airdrieacademy175@outlook.com
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The creative pupils of @AirdrieAnd and @AirdrieEnglish have been producing amazing work for 175 years. @crosbie_mrs was sent these incredible school magazines from the 1930s! Please π§ any contributions for our creative project to airdrieacademy175@outlook.com π
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β½οΈ has been a common feature of @AirdrieAcademy during its 175 year old history. @crosbie_mrs was sent this incredible π· of the 1972 team π Can you spot the similarities our 2024 players? Please π§ any memories or contributions to airdrieacademy175@outlook.com π
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Pupils and staff at @AirdrieAcademy have been working with the school's writer in residence, Martin Stewart, to create an anthology of work #school #anniversary #milestone #memories #history #stories #education #community #project #anthology
https://t.co/WXQcCy6zUG
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Pupils and staff have been working with the school's writer in residence, Martin Stewart, to create an anthology of work.
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Did you know that in 2022 we reached an all-time-low in teen reading motivation and engagement? We asked 45 teenagers what would help them to read for pleasure more often, and have put together a list of factors identifying how we can combat this π https://t.co/9fG8QIF91D
scottishbooktrust.com
Overcome the barriers to teen reading and empower young people with these tips from PhD researcher Charlotte Webber.
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Our project 175: Voices from @AirdrieAcademy is well underway π€© Huge thanks to our writer in residence Martin Stewart who led sessions with three groups of enthusiastic S1, S2 and S4 pupils today. Some fantastic work in evidence π @crosbie_mrs @scottishbktrust
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We launched our Year 175 creative project on Friday. A total of 85 @AirdrieAcademy students from S1, S2 and S4 worked with writer Martin Stewart and @crosbie_mrs to create short pieces of dialogue from π· prompts. Some excellent work from this enthusiastic team! @scottishbktrust
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Put your current read on the map! We want to build a map of what you are reading for #BookWeekScotland. Take one minute to add your current read to our Reading Map. https://t.co/Jgsjo39QXN
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What did Scotland read to mark Book Week Scotland this year?
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We are gifting books to every child in P1, P2 and P3 for #BookWeekScotland! We can't wait to see everyone's reactions. Please share your photos with us and spread the joy of books π
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The most wonderful week of the year has arrived. Happy #BookWeekScotland! What will you be reading this week? ππ
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We are SO excited to announce the launch of our new creative β project: 'Year 175-Voices from @AirdrieAcademy' @crosbie_mrs and Ms Fraser @AirdrieEnglish are working in collaboration with author Martin Stewart and @scottishbktrust to celebrate 175 years of our schools history π«
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Huge thanks to our writer in residence, Martin Stewart, for running folio β workshops with 85 N5 and H English students today. Lots of inspiration, ideas and handy hints! #ambition #determination @AirdrieAcademy @scottishbktrust
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Write a story in 50 words featuring a black cat? Are you kitten me right meow?! That's our #WorldAnimalDay challenge! Open to adults, teens and children. π
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SO excited that @AirdrieAcademy is 1 of only 10 schools in π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ selected by @scottishbktrust to have a writer in residence this session! We are working with Martin Stewart on a creative project celebrating the school's 175th anniversary! Thanks to @crosbie_mrs and @mseafraser π
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