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Edinburgh pupils delighted to become Entangled in author’s publishing plot

March 4th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

The author talked about how her novel came to be published and described the difficulties of the editing process. The pupils also found out that inspiration can come from anywhere: overheard conversations; music, even your school textbooks.

As well as the literary elements, the pupils also learned more about the world of publishing, and the design considerations involved in every new title. The group got to see a proof copy of Entangled, to identify the differences in text, and layout, between the original and the final published version, and discussed the importance of good jacket design, comparing Ms Clarke’s book ... continue reading.

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Exploring uninvestigated frontiers

February 25th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— St Kentigern’s pupils help Space Unlimited venture in to the unknown to challenge thinking... continue reading.


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Church steps in as fire closes school

February 11th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Parish priest provides location for pupils to complete their higher prelim examinations... continue reading.


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Catholic pupils gather to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

February 4th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Schoolchildren from both primary and secondary schools throughout Scotland host a myriad of events to commemorate the Holocaust... continue reading.


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New school has that Winning feeling

January 28th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Glasgow school will be the first in Scotland to be named after Cardinal Thomas Winning... continue reading.


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Pupils rise to the charity challenge

January 21st, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Budding entrepreneurs from St Vincent’s Primary School in East Kilbride have raised more than £4000 for a charity that helpsContinue Reading... continue reading.


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A warm welcome for new priests

January 14th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Pupils at St Luke’s High School, Barrhead had a busy term prior to the Christmas holidays but were able to welcome Bishop Philip Tartaglia of Paisley for the celebration of Mass.... continue reading.


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Joy of Papal visit project partners

December 24th, 2010 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Cardinal Keith O’Brien drops in to give thanks for and to celebrate a special schools collaboration... continue reading.


A visit from Gruffalo brings fiction to life

December 3rd, 2010 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

A special guest was on hand to help youngsters from St Cuthbert’s Primary School, Glasgow celebrate the re-opening of their new school library on Monday November 15.... continue reading.


Test: youth news

November 29th, 2010 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

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A retreat full of friendships and Faith

November 26th, 2010 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Strengthening our relationship with God and the building of friendships were the themes of a recent retreat to Craig LodgeContinue Reading... continue reading.



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PAGE-1-MAR-4-2011

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  • Church voices opposition to latest plan to remove Glasgow primary schools from St Ninian High School’s catchment area.
  • Bishops back more power for Welsh Assembly.
  • Dr Joseph Bradley highlights the benefits of ticking Irish ethnicity in the census form.
  • Celebrating Life page moves to new home, showcased on back page of this week’s SCO.
  • New SCO columnist David Kerr looks at the ‘Arab Spring’ and moral concerns over Oscar-nominated film Black Swan.

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