This week's display invites you to take a walk in someone else's shoes - to another country. All books set in places such as Brazil, France, Italy and Africa and more. Go places without leaving your couch!
#ReadingForPleasure #BooksTakeYouPlaces

Did you know that on this day in 1961, Amnesty International was founded? Mr Flaversham's recommendation this week is a collection of stories celebrating #HumanRights collated by #AmnestyInternational .
#ReadingForPleasure #ReadingForEmpathy

Do you know a young carer? Did you know that they might be entitled to a yearly payment of more than £380 if they:

✅are aged 16, 17 or 18
✅care for someone who gets a disability benefit
✅spend an average of 16 hours per week caring

Find out more ➡️ young.scot/get-informed/w…

The UK General Election will take place on Thursday 4th July 2024 🗳️

Encourage young people to visit:

📱 young.scot/voting

...to find out all of the information they need to know about voting in Scotland – including how to register to vote.

Dear Diary,

Today I entered a 50 word fiction competition to win something exciting from The Literary Gift Company and Gaelic Books Council.

The competition was open to writers young and old – you could also write in English, Scots or Gaelic.

Fingers-crossed 🤞
scottishbooktrust.com/fifty-words-co…

Freshers – apply now for funding!

SAAS are open for applications for the 2024-25 session. Sort your funding early & enjoy a stress-free start to student life!

Get 750 Young Scot Reward points if you apply in May!

Apply now at saas.gov.uk #StartWithSAAS

North Ayrshire libraries are encouraging people to learn guitar for free this summer. dlvr.it/T77J4K 🔗 Link below

This week's display invites you to get your 'paws' on a great animal story - yes, another pun which Mrs V loves!! Loads more if you don't see something you like - just ask Mrs V.
#ReadingForPleasure #AnimalStories

Did you know that on this day in1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic? Find out more about this pioneering woman in Mr Flaversham's recommendation of the week.
#AmeliaEarhart #ReadingForPleasure

It may be the last day of the week, but this display is too important not to highlight. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is focusing on Moving for Mental Health so this display has lots of information and advice on doing that. Need help with something else? Lots more books available.

Looking after your mental health is really important – even if you are young.

Wellbeing professional, Lorna, talks us through exercises that can help us rest and relax.

Watch on @BBCBitesize 👉 bbc.in/3O2w6L6

For ArdAcad Chemistry

We ask first-year students for their advice on how to pick and apply for university, starting your personal statement, interview tips, and more: bit.ly/3wBLQ1p

Discover courses at universities across the UK and start your 2025 application on the UCAS Hub🎓: bit.ly/37ntpwK

Looking to take the next step in your educational journey?

Our August courses are now live. There are plenty of different course areas to choose from.

Check out our August start courses here: bit.ly/47HdUxB

SAAS will be hosting online workshops for care experienced students on the funding available for HE courses and help with their funding applications. There will also be a chance to ask any questions to help make informed decisions 👉 tickettailor.com/events/student…

As part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek why not have a look at our Exam Mindset Guide which contains lots of useful information to support learners, teachers & parents/carers.
Watch the video below and then you'll find the resource here thinglink.com/card/170481736…

🗣️ Young people have a chance to earn 150 Reward points & share their thoughts on the impact of food & drink promotions

The purpose of this survey is to explore their personal shopping habits & will look at how & why they're shopping for food 👇
bit.ly/3Ws7VtV

Final reminder for teachers - we're freezing access to My World of Work accounts from 13 May - 2 June as we get ready to launch our updated site. If your pupils need access to any CVs or profile they've created, please remind them to log in and download!

myworldofwork.co.uk/get-ready-new-…

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