Library
Librarian: Dr. Carter
Armadale Academy School Library is a valued central resource providing research and study facilities for both pupils and staff.
The Library is open from 8:20am onwards, closing only from 12:40 to 13:10 for lunch.
Lunchtime access |
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Monday |
First year. |
Tuesday |
Second year/Third year. |
Wednesday |
Debating Groups: Details in Advertiser: Drop-in clinic with Careers Adviser Nicola Jones. |
Thursday |
Junior / Senior Book Review Group. |
Note :Fourth, Fifth and Sixth years may use the library on Wednesday when no debate. |
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Lunchtime Groups |
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Book Groups. |
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August- January: Participate in the Royal Mail Book Awards. |
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Debating Group: |
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Meet on a Wednesday lunchtime on alternate weeks. Debates consist of fun events (eg Balloon debates, Room 101), formal team debates using the MACE format or Model United Nations (M.U.N.) where pupils represent nations of the world and discuss topical issues. Recent topics: Offshore drilling (M.U.N.); Should soldiers be allowed to opt out of military service for personal reasons and Room 101. |
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After school clubs |
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Monday |
Games Club - play Chess, Cluedo etc |
Careers Information |
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Careers advisor:- Nicola Jones |
Drop-in Clinic Wed lunchtime. |
Research links |
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Discursive essays |
Independence : see Dr Carter or English teacher for password |
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English |
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Modern Languages |
Paris - in both French and English |
Music |
Learning and teaching Scotland listening online- |
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Physical Education |
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Psychology |
Alleydog ;Useful glossary of terms and definitions of theory |
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35Kb |
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The above reading lists are to help pupils select books. Pupils studying for Higher English should also look at the Personal Study Website found on the School Intranet under Useful Links.
Any queries please see Dr Carter.
Reading websites- Author links |
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Background information on 30 top children's authors |
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