December is upon us; the final month of what might be called, politely, an interesting year. From wildfires to worldwide protests, murder hornets to the Supernatural finale, and, in case anyone missed it - perhaps those who have been in hibernation since last Christmas? - The Pandemic, 2020 has been a trying one for all of us. I would say "Well Done!" to you all for getting … [Read more...]
SGS LRC Bookflix! November 2020
November is in full swing -- the penultimate month of the year! We might be approaching the end of 2020, but SGS College LRCs are far from approaching an end to the awesome resources we have for staff and students to use! Here is the selection of resources we want to highlight for November! For a full size and interactive version of this month’s Bookflix, click here:Bookflix … [Read more...]
Black History Month – SGS LRC Bookflix Special!
Every year, October is Black History Month. Black History Month was first celebrated in the U.K. in 1987, and in the U.S.A. in 1970 -- but it's precursor, Black History Week, has its origins all the way back in 1926! Black History Month is about highlighting and celebrating Black History! SGS LRCs have loads of books -- both fiction and non-fiction -- and DVDs about Black … [Read more...]
World Mental Health Day 2020 – Books and DVDs at SGS LRC
Every year, the 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. Recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and organised by the World Federation for Mental Health, World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health and promote further discussion. The WHO has found that one four people will be directly affected by a mental health disorder at some point in their … [Read more...]
National Poetry Day at SGS LRC
Bridegroom, dear to my heart,Goodly is your beauty, honeysweet,Lion, dear to my heart,Goodly is your beauty, honeysweet. You have just read the opening lines of a 4,000 year old love poem! How cool is that?! It is called The Love Song For Shu-Shin, and was discovered in 1845 by archaeologist Austen Henry Layard in excavations of ancient Sumer (modern day Iraq)! Poetry is as old … [Read more...]
