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Library News M A Y 2 0 1 5 V O L . 1 , I S S U E 2
Inside this issue:
p.2 Listening to School Library Users by Eftymia Stavridou of ‘6 Orange’
p.3 New Library Corner –
The Reading Corner
by Ektoras Georgiou of ‘6 Blue’
p.4-5 Book reviews
by Panayiota Yiallouri, of ‘1 Orange’
by Aikaterini Krasha of ‘2 Blue’
p.6 Europe’s most Critically Acclaimed
Authors
by Katerina Antoniou of ‘6 Yellow’
p.7 Summer reads
by Panayiota Yiallouri, of ‘1 Orange’
p.8-9 Past Events - Library Week
by Natasa Photiou of ‘7 Blue’
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Nikiana Lambert (6 Orange):
‘I feel like the library is the most
comfortable and cosy place in our
school, filled with uplifting posters
and decorations that always
make you feel at home. The new
furniture additions make up the
perfect relaxed reading area one
would expect to find at a school!
The library is also a place where
I’ve bonded with my friends and
made new friendships with the
people visiting! ’
Katerina Kaloutsou (6 Blue):
‘I find the library very
important since it holds
c o u n t l e s s i n t e r e s t i n g
information from books
varying from encyclopaedias
to novels. I can always rely on
the library to find some peace
so that I can concentrate and
study. My favourite part about
the library is the events
organised there such as the
Halloween movie party we
had. ’
by Efthymia Stavridou of ‘6Orange’
If we need a place to concentrate, study,
research information on the internet and enlarge our knowledge
through a variety of books, the school library is the most adequate choice!
A great number of students visit the library every day to collect information about their essays
and tests and they even stay after school to take advantage of the numerous books the library
provides on each topic.
Here are several students’ opinions
about the importance of the library in our school:
Loukis Menelaou (6 Blue):
‘The environment of our
library is very welcoming
and friendly which makes it
very pleasant for me to
work there. The numerous
resources available ranging
from the text books for
every subject to computers
with internet access allow
me to do my research and
dedicate some time for my
studies in an area where I
can focus. ’
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NEW LIBRARY CORNER THE READING CORNER !!!
Undoubtedly, what teachers say
to students of all ages, that a
book is a door leading you to a
new world and a new experience,
is true! And there is an
explanation behind this: let's
assume that you have never
been to the USA and you win a
trip to New York City for 5 days.
When is that, that will get you to
actually know New York? And the answer is your senses! You will witness the
breath-taking view with all the NYC lights, you will hear the sounds, taste the NYC
food, smell, touch things. However, this really costly trip can be replaced by a
book, since a skilled writer can activate your senses in a way you will get to feel
NYC almost to the extent he would feel it if he was there.
Of course, even in that occasion when you have not visited New York without
physically being there, a book can surely borrow some magic from NYC and offer
it to you!
Our school's library made the innovation to give us some magic by creating the
Reading Corner, a really cosy corner within the library, that you definitely need to
visit !!!
by Ektoras Georgiou of ‘6Blue’
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Book Review by Panayiota Yiallouri, of ‘1 Orange’
Have you ever read any of the Harry Potter books? If you
have, then you got the chance to travel to a world with
wizards, witches, dragons, house elves, werewolves and
more unusual creatures. One day, a portrait will
announce the arrival of the Minister of Magic, himself.
You will play Quidditch with Harry and you will face
You-Know-Who and his followers.
Especially, in the sixth book of the Harry Potter collection,
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you will be
amazed of what will follow from the previous books. What
did Dumbledore want from him? Harry is having private
lessons with Dumbledore. How well did Harry do in his
O.W.Ls? What about Quidditch? Harry is now the Captain
of the Gryffindor Team. Will he manage to carry on as an
Auror? Ron and Hermione? Are they going to support
him as always? What about Dumbledore’s Army? What
about Cho Chang, his crush? There is a mystery behind
Malfoy and Snape. You will discover a lot about He-Who-
Must-Not-Be-Named because to know the future you
have to return to the past. Something that will really
surprise you will happen and, as a matter of fact, action
never stops in the Harry Potter book series. So, read and
relax!
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Book Review by Aikaterini Krasha, of ‘2 Blue’
The book thief is the story of a small girl, Liesel,
(during World War II) who was sent away from her
mother with her brother, who died on the trip there.
During his funeral, a book was accidentally
dropped by someone… never to be found again
due to the thieving of Liesel, and that's how her
book-thieving "career" started. Meanwhile, this
story is being narrated by Death, who is not quite
what we imagined him to be. He became interested
in Liesel, especially after reading her diary. But
back to her story. She is just getting used to her
new home, her best friend Rudy, her loud mama
and "best in the whole world" papa...
When tragedy strikes and the sirens start their
"song of death" a little too late, Liesel is left as the
only survivor in the town.
It is a very fascinating story, and helps the reader understand a little more about how it was during WW2, as well as be less afraid of death.
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The literature prize of the European Union 2014
Makis Tsitas was honored for his novel
"Μάρτυς μου ο Θεός" (God Be My Witness)
released in 2013 by Editions Κίχλη (Thrush).
The announcement for the awards, which are
bestowed to the best young and emerging
authors in Europe, was made during the
International Book Fair in Frankfurt
Wednesday, October 8th, and gave Greeks a breath of hope, as
people can still create, even while living in the midst of an economic
crisis.
As stated by Mrs. Vassiliou, the European Union Commissioner responsible for Education, Culture,
Multilingualism and Youth, "the awards recognize the best young and emerging writers in Europe,
regardless of their country of origin or their language. They are intended to draw attention to the top
writers of Europe’s modern literature, encourage cross-border sales and promote the translation,
publication and reading of literary works from other countries".
The new EU program entitled "Creative Europe" grants financial support to translation projects,
helping writers to attract readers beyond their national and linguistic borders.
Each winner receives a cash prize of 5,000 euros. However, what is important is the additional
International projection they gain. The publishers are encouraged to apply for funding from the EU,
in order for the prize-winning works to be translated into other languages, thus accessing new
markets.
by Katerina Antoniou of ‘6Blue’
Europe’s most Critically Europe’s most Critically Europe’s most Critically
Acclaimed Authors Acclaimed Authors Acclaimed Authors
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by Panayiota Yiallouri, of ‘1 Orange’
School's out for summer, which means we can finally put
down those textbooks and
indulge in a fun read.
Summer Reads
The Summer I Turned Pretty:The Summer I Turned Pretty:The Summer I Turned Pretty:
Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything
magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters
are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place
away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most
importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys
that Belly has known since her very first summer--they have been
her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one
summer, one terrible and wonderful summer, the more everything
changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all
along.
The Maze Runner:The Maze Runner:The Maze Runner:
If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human.
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can
remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys
whose memories are also gone.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limit-
less, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s
ever made it through alive.
Everything is going to change.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she
delivers is terrifying.
Remember. Survive. Run.Remember. Survive. Run.Remember. Survive. Run.
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by Natasa Photiou of ‘7 Blue’
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Past Events
Every day can be a movie day, so why not enjoy the movies you like at the comfort of
your school library? During the LIBRARY WEEK, which took place on the first week of
March, a series of our most beloved movies were projected and everyone was invit-
ed to join in! The week’s kickstart movie was “Maleficent”, a fantasy movie based on
the famous story of Sleeping Beauty, but told from the villain’s perspective.
“Maleficent”, has won our hearts because it is not only about hate, it is rather mostly
about love and the jealousy that comes with it. Besides, it is a Disney movie, and
everyone has got to love Disney movies!
Following that was “Taken 2”, which after the success of “Taken”, follows the story of a couple
who are kidnapped and held as hostages by the father of one of the kidnappers which were
killed during the rescue in “Taken”.
On Wednesday, we watched “Despicable Me 2”, which is the sequel of “Despicable Me”. In this
adventure of Gru, the minions and his fostered girls, they are in search of a new villain who
was thought all along to be dead and in their quest some are lucky enough to have found true
love.
Next on the list is the “Iron Lady”, a fantastic movie which illustrates the entire life of Margaret
Thatcher, brought to life after the death of her husband. In short, the spectator is following her
life from girlhood to becoming Britain’s Prime Minister as she becomes entangled in the webs
of her past.
Last but not least was “Megamind”, a fantasy movie in which after the destruction of a hero, the
villain prevails but soon becomes bored of the mundane world which he now lives in, so he
strives to create a new hero which he will secretly train and hope to later destroy. But what
happens when the hero becomes the villain and the villain is forced to become the hero? In
hope that the movie week will attract students, the Head Librarian has organized a book fair,
provided by Philippides Paperworks, in an attempt to promote the act of reading and most
importantly enjoying a good book. Last but not least, the highlight of the event was probably the
official announcement of the “Poster Design Competition” in which the winner was
congratulated and received her reward. So, what’s to lose?
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2nd of April of 2015, Aikaterini Krasha of ‘2Orange’received
the prize of €100, for having won the ‘Library Poster Design
Competition’.
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Special thanks to our Student Librarians
for this issue :
Aikaterini Krasha, 2 Blue
Andrea Soteriou, 1Green
Christie Kontou, 1 Orange
Christos Hadjigeorgiou , 7 Green
Georgiou Ektoras , 6 Blue
Katerina Antoniou , 6 Yellow
Maria Karolidou, 7 Green
Natasa Photiou, 7 Blue
Panayiota Yiallouri, 1 Orange
!!! Have a lovely summer !!!