Spine-tingling writer thrills St Paul’s at library opening

Budding writers were given volumes of inspiration when a famous author opened a new-look library packed full of books for a good read.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Nov 2013, 13:20 BST
JPMT 151113 Opening of newly designed LRC/Library at St Paul's Catholic College. Local children's author Jane McLoughlin with pupil Amelia Partridge 12. Photo by Derek MartinJPMT 151113 Opening of newly designed LRC/Library at St Paul's Catholic College. Local children's author Jane McLoughlin with pupil Amelia Partridge 12. Photo by Derek Martin
JPMT 151113 Opening of newly designed LRC/Library at St Paul's Catholic College. Local children's author Jane McLoughlin with pupil Amelia Partridge 12. Photo by Derek Martin

Carnegie long-listed children’s author Jane McLoughlin came to St Paul’s Catholic College in Burgess Hill last Friday and as well as cutting a ribbon to open the library or Learning Resources Centre (LRC), she held a number of writing workshops.

Jane also launched an accelerated reader scheme, which encourages year seven children to become book worms and extend the range of books they read.

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Jane is known for her novel ‘Yellow Lake’, a thriller for older children involving three central characters who stumble on a “horrifying crime”.

Fortunately, there were no dastardly goings-on in the library at St Paul’s but pupils did learn a few secrets on how to produce a gripping read.

In a tweet to St Paul’s after her visit, Jane wrote: “I was proud to open your LRC and delighted to meet so many talented writers.”

Friday’s event was also attended by Burgess Hill Mayor Chris Thomas-Atkins who presented students with certificates and specially designed badges to celebrate their reading achievements.

Reading underpins literacy across the whole curriculum at St Paul’s.

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