LibraryDerby's profile picture. Welcome to our world of wonderful words! Home to books, resources and exciting activities throughout the year. Tweets by Mrs J. Forkin, M.A. School Librarian.

The Derby High Library, Bury

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Welcome to our world of wonderful words! Home to books, resources and exciting activities throughout the year. Tweets by Mrs J. Forkin, M.A. School Librarian.

Students in Years 7-9 have been treated to a day out to @Waterstones in Manchester and rewarded with a book of their choice to keep. The Literacy Team want to congratulate these students on a successful year of Reading Intervention. Enjoy your summer reads! 🌞🌞

LibraryDerby's tweet image. Students in Years 7-9 have been treated to a day out to @Waterstones in Manchester and rewarded with a book of their choice to keep. The Literacy Team want to congratulate these students on a successful year of Reading Intervention. Enjoy your summer reads! 🌞🌞

The Derby High Library, Bury reposted

Incredibly proud to watch Year 10 perform their poems on stage at The Met Theatre. Students read their poem from Comino’s published anthology @themet Thank you for another superb project @CominoNWCC our students were thrilled to receive their anthology.

derbyhighbury's tweet image. Incredibly proud to watch Year 10 perform their poems on stage at The Met Theatre. Students read their poem from Comino’s published anthology @themet Thank you for another superb project @CominoNWCC our students were thrilled  to receive their anthology.
derbyhighbury's tweet image. Incredibly proud to watch Year 10 perform their poems on stage at The Met Theatre. Students read their poem from Comino’s published anthology @themet Thank you for another superb project @CominoNWCC our students were thrilled  to receive their anthology.
derbyhighbury's tweet image. Incredibly proud to watch Year 10 perform their poems on stage at The Met Theatre. Students read their poem from Comino’s published anthology @themet Thank you for another superb project @CominoNWCC our students were thrilled  to receive their anthology.
derbyhighbury's tweet image. Incredibly proud to watch Year 10 perform their poems on stage at The Met Theatre. Students read their poem from Comino’s published anthology @themet Thank you for another superb project @CominoNWCC our students were thrilled  to receive their anthology.

It's Healthy Eating Week! We've donated some recipe books to the Food Department and the @derbyhighbury Book Fairies have hidden them around school for you to find and keep Good luck with the search and take a photo of any food you make! @DerbyHighEng 🍏🍇🍓🥥🥬🥦🥑🌽🥕

LibraryDerby's tweet image. It's Healthy Eating Week! We've donated some recipe books to the Food Department and the @derbyhighbury   Book Fairies have hidden them around school for you to find and keep Good luck with the search and take a photo of any food you make! @DerbyHighEng 🍏🍇🍓🥥🥬🥦🥑🌽🥕
LibraryDerby's tweet image. It's Healthy Eating Week! We've donated some recipe books to the Food Department and the @derbyhighbury   Book Fairies have hidden them around school for you to find and keep Good luck with the search and take a photo of any food you make! @DerbyHighEng 🍏🍇🍓🥥🥬🥦🥑🌽🥕

Lots of new books have arrived in the Library - football, cricket, manga, mythology, thriller and more! Come and take a look! 👀👀👀

LibraryDerby's tweet image. Lots of new books have arrived in the Library - football, cricket, manga, mythology, thriller and more! Come and take a look! 👀👀👀
LibraryDerby's tweet image. Lots of new books have arrived in the Library - football, cricket, manga, mythology, thriller and more! Come and take a look! 👀👀👀

The Library hosted an exciting and hilarious virtual visit from bestselling author, @davidwalliams where he spoke to children in schools across the country in collaboration with @ReadforGoodUK Our 40 Year 7s then did a quiz to win a book - well done to Samia and Ali!

LibraryDerby's tweet image. The Library hosted an exciting and hilarious virtual visit from bestselling author, @davidwalliams  where he spoke to children in schools across the country in collaboration with @ReadforGoodUK 
Our 40 Year 7s then did a quiz to win a book - well done to Samia and Ali!
LibraryDerby's tweet image. The Library hosted an exciting and hilarious virtual visit from bestselling author, @davidwalliams  where he spoke to children in schools across the country in collaboration with @ReadforGoodUK 
Our 40 Year 7s then did a quiz to win a book - well done to Samia and Ali!
LibraryDerby's tweet image. The Library hosted an exciting and hilarious virtual visit from bestselling author, @davidwalliams  where he spoke to children in schools across the country in collaboration with @ReadforGoodUK 
Our 40 Year 7s then did a quiz to win a book - well done to Samia and Ali!
LibraryDerby's tweet image. The Library hosted an exciting and hilarious virtual visit from bestselling author, @davidwalliams  where he spoke to children in schools across the country in collaboration with @ReadforGoodUK 
Our 40 Year 7s then did a quiz to win a book - well done to Samia and Ali!

We're set up in the Hot Canteen for Y7 Parents' Evening - come and visit! @Scholastic @DerbyHighEng #bookfair #lovereading 📖

LibraryDerby's tweet image. We're set up in the Hot Canteen for Y7 Parents' Evening - come and visit! @Scholastic @DerbyHighEng #bookfair #lovereading 📖
LibraryDerby's tweet image. We're set up in the Hot Canteen for Y7 Parents' Evening - come and visit! @Scholastic @DerbyHighEng #bookfair #lovereading 📖
LibraryDerby's tweet image. We're set up in the Hot Canteen for Y7 Parents' Evening - come and visit! @Scholastic @DerbyHighEng #bookfair #lovereading 📖

It's nearly that time again! The @scholasticuk Book Fair is arriving in school next week and will be stationed in the Hall or the Y7 Gym. Lots of brand new books to browse and each purchase helps to restock our library. More details coming soon... #shareyourfair @DerbyHighEng

LibraryDerby's tweet image. It's nearly that time again! The @scholasticuk Book Fair is arriving in school next week and will be stationed in the Hall or the Y7 Gym. Lots of brand new books to browse and each purchase helps to restock our library. More details coming soon... #shareyourfair @DerbyHighEng

Our Book Club students enjoyed the Bolton Children's Fiction Award celebration day with Ms Rawcliffe! Thank you to Bolton School and to the three fantastic shortlisted authors! @EarlyTrain @PiuDasGupta1 @bendavis_86 @BSchLibrary #BCFA2025

LibraryDerby's tweet image. Our Book Club students enjoyed the Bolton Children's Fiction Award celebration day with Ms Rawcliffe! Thank you to Bolton School and to the three fantastic shortlisted authors! @EarlyTrain @PiuDasGupta1 @bendavis_86  @BSchLibrary #BCFA2025
LibraryDerby's tweet image. Our Book Club students enjoyed the Bolton Children's Fiction Award celebration day with Ms Rawcliffe! Thank you to Bolton School and to the three fantastic shortlisted authors! @EarlyTrain @PiuDasGupta1 @bendavis_86  @BSchLibrary #BCFA2025
LibraryDerby's tweet image. Our Book Club students enjoyed the Bolton Children's Fiction Award celebration day with Ms Rawcliffe! Thank you to Bolton School and to the three fantastic shortlisted authors! @EarlyTrain @PiuDasGupta1 @bendavis_86  @BSchLibrary #BCFA2025
LibraryDerby's tweet image. Our Book Club students enjoyed the Bolton Children's Fiction Award celebration day with Ms Rawcliffe! Thank you to Bolton School and to the three fantastic shortlisted authors! @EarlyTrain @PiuDasGupta1 @bendavis_86  @BSchLibrary #BCFA2025

The Derby High Library, Bury reposted

Eid Mubarak to students, staff, parents and our wider school community who are celebrating this weekend.

derbyhighbury's tweet image. Eid Mubarak to students, staff, parents and our wider school community who are celebrating this weekend.

Happy #WorldBookDay! We've had a great time! We hope you found lots of @the_bookfairies hidden books, found the Guess Who staff and enjoyed your book-themed lessons! Thanks for taking part! Hand in your Guess Who sheet tomorrow for the chance to win a prize! 🤩 🧙‍♀️ 🪄 🧹 🧙‍♂️ 📖

LibraryDerby's tweet image. Happy #WorldBookDay! We've had a great time! We hope you found lots of @the_bookfairies hidden books, found the Guess Who staff and enjoyed your book-themed lessons! Thanks for taking part! Hand in your Guess Who sheet tomorrow for the chance to win a prize! 🤩 🧙‍♀️ 🪄 🧹 🧙‍♂️ 📖
LibraryDerby's tweet image. Happy #WorldBookDay! We've had a great time! We hope you found lots of @the_bookfairies hidden books, found the Guess Who staff and enjoyed your book-themed lessons! Thanks for taking part! Hand in your Guess Who sheet tomorrow for the chance to win a prize! 🤩 🧙‍♀️ 🪄 🧹 🧙‍♂️ 📖

Brilliant Mathionaire lunchtime in the Library! Well done to Emmanuella and Tryphena! 👏👏👏

Our #NumberDay activity "Who Wants To Be A Mathionaire" was so packed we had to turn teams away! Students competed in small groups to answer challenging mathematical problems Congratulations to our winning team Emmanuella and Tryphena! @derbyhighbury @nspcc #healthycompetition

DerbyHighMaths's tweet image. Our #NumberDay activity "Who Wants To Be A Mathionaire" was so packed we had to turn teams away!

Students competed in small groups to answer challenging mathematical problems

Congratulations to our winning team Emmanuella and Tryphena!

@derbyhighbury @nspcc #healthycompetition


The Derby High Library, Bury reposted
derbyhighbury's tweet image. A sensational Opening Night! We are simply bursting with pride. @BuryTimes @themet @Stagecoach_GBR @PADOSofficial @spottedrad @Artsmarkaward @CreativeCareer5 @CominoNWCC @buryfcofficial @SpottedBury @ace_national
derbyhighbury's tweet image. A sensational Opening Night! We are simply bursting with pride. @BuryTimes @themet @Stagecoach_GBR @PADOSofficial @spottedrad @Artsmarkaward @CreativeCareer5 @CominoNWCC @buryfcofficial @SpottedBury @ace_national
derbyhighbury's tweet image. A sensational Opening Night! We are simply bursting with pride. @BuryTimes @themet @Stagecoach_GBR @PADOSofficial @spottedrad @Artsmarkaward @CreativeCareer5 @CominoNWCC @buryfcofficial @SpottedBury @ace_national

The Derby High Library, Bury reposted

Mic 🎤 check 1, 2. Take a look at our mic check for Addams Family! Only 1 more show to go! Limited tickets left so get there early! Come along tomorrow at 7pm. £5 children, £7 adults £20 family ticket. @derbyhighbury #addamsfamily #inspiredtomakeadifference #CelebrateArtsmark


Superb show last night! Well done to all students and staff involved - creepy, kooky and altogether fabulous. Enjoy tonight and tomorrow's performances! 🎭👏👏👏 @DerbyHighExArts @TheAddamsFamily

Nearly time for our annual school production! The cast & crew of the Addams Family have been working hard preparing for opening night tomorrow. Tickets still available in Inspire. £7 adults, £5 children and family ticket £20 (x2 adults & x2 children)

DerbyHighExArts's tweet image. Nearly time for our annual school production! The cast & crew of the Addams Family have been working hard preparing for opening night tomorrow. Tickets still available in Inspire. £7 adults, £5 children and family ticket £20 (x2 adults & x2 children)


Excellent Virtual author visit with @MGLnrd and @Waterstones for 22 of our Year 7 students in the Library. Thank you for a fascinating journey to Ancient Egypt! 🐈‍⬛🪲

LibraryDerby's tweet image. Excellent Virtual author visit with @MGLnrd and @Waterstones for 22 of our Year 7 students in the Library. Thank you for a fascinating journey to Ancient Egypt! 🐈‍⬛🪲
LibraryDerby's tweet image. Excellent Virtual author visit with @MGLnrd and @Waterstones for 22 of our Year 7 students in the Library. Thank you for a fascinating journey to Ancient Egypt! 🐈‍⬛🪲

The Derby High Library, Bury reposted

The set is ready & we’ve had our dress rehearsal today. Please show your support, buy your tickets today! ⁦@CominoNWCC⁩ ⁦@themet⁩ ⁦@BuryTimes⁩ ⁦@buryfcofficial⁩ ⁦@BuryCouncil⁩ ⁦⁩⁦@burymusic⁩ ⁦@StagecoachGM⁩ ⁦@radcliffeboro

derbyhighbury's tweet image. The set is ready & we’ve had our dress rehearsal today. Please show your support, buy your tickets today!  ⁦@CominoNWCC⁩ ⁦@themet⁩ ⁦@BuryTimes⁩ ⁦@buryfcofficial⁩ ⁦@BuryCouncil⁩ ⁦⁩⁦@burymusic⁩ ⁦@StagecoachGM⁩ ⁦@radcliffeboro⁩
derbyhighbury's tweet image. The set is ready & we’ve had our dress rehearsal today. Please show your support, buy your tickets today!  ⁦@CominoNWCC⁩ ⁦@themet⁩ ⁦@BuryTimes⁩ ⁦@buryfcofficial⁩ ⁦@BuryCouncil⁩ ⁦⁩⁦@burymusic⁩ ⁦@StagecoachGM⁩ ⁦@radcliffeboro⁩
derbyhighbury's tweet image. The set is ready & we’ve had our dress rehearsal today. Please show your support, buy your tickets today!  ⁦@CominoNWCC⁩ ⁦@themet⁩ ⁦@BuryTimes⁩ ⁦@buryfcofficial⁩ ⁦@BuryCouncil⁩ ⁦⁩⁦@burymusic⁩ ⁦@StagecoachGM⁩ ⁦@radcliffeboro⁩
derbyhighbury's tweet image. The set is ready & we’ve had our dress rehearsal today. Please show your support, buy your tickets today!  ⁦@CominoNWCC⁩ ⁦@themet⁩ ⁦@BuryTimes⁩ ⁦@buryfcofficial⁩ ⁦@BuryCouncil⁩ ⁦⁩⁦@burymusic⁩ ⁦@StagecoachGM⁩ ⁦@radcliffeboro⁩

The Derby High Library, Bury reposted

It is with HUGE joy that I can share the wonderful @waterstones has selected Hunt for the Golden Scarab as their Children’s Book of the Month! I am enormously grateful to everyone who is championing my newest Time Keys series. Grab a special sprayed edges signed edition today! 🪲

MGLnrd's tweet image. It is with HUGE joy that I can share the wonderful @waterstones has selected Hunt for the Golden Scarab as their Children’s Book of the Month! I am enormously grateful to everyone who is championing my newest Time Keys series. Grab a special sprayed edges signed edition today! 🪲
MGLnrd's tweet image. It is with HUGE joy that I can share the wonderful @waterstones has selected Hunt for the Golden Scarab as their Children’s Book of the Month! I am enormously grateful to everyone who is championing my newest Time Keys series. Grab a special sprayed edges signed edition today! 🪲

The Derby High Library, Bury reposted

Our Year 7s worked in teams to solve fraction equations; they created pictoral representations of the problems on our whiteboard tables then shared their answers with their teammates who used their IT skills to beat our fraction games! @derbyhighbury #interactivemaths #teamwork

DerbyHighMaths's tweet image. Our Year 7s worked in teams to solve fraction equations; they created pictoral representations of the problems on our whiteboard tables then shared their answers with their teammates who used their IT skills to beat our fraction games!

@derbyhighbury #interactivemaths #teamwork
DerbyHighMaths's tweet image. Our Year 7s worked in teams to solve fraction equations; they created pictoral representations of the problems on our whiteboard tables then shared their answers with their teammates who used their IT skills to beat our fraction games!

@derbyhighbury #interactivemaths #teamwork
DerbyHighMaths's tweet image. Our Year 7s worked in teams to solve fraction equations; they created pictoral representations of the problems on our whiteboard tables then shared their answers with their teammates who used their IT skills to beat our fraction games!

@derbyhighbury #interactivemaths #teamwork
DerbyHighMaths's tweet image. Our Year 7s worked in teams to solve fraction equations; they created pictoral representations of the problems on our whiteboard tables then shared their answers with their teammates who used their IT skills to beat our fraction games!

@derbyhighbury #interactivemaths #teamwork

The Derby High Library, Bury reposted

What a day we’ve had in Inspire. Today’s rehearsal for Addams Family was led by Tony, Grammy and Olivier award winner Martin Lowe; MD of Mamma Mia the movie, Mama Mia the stage show. ABBA Voyage and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to name but a few.

derbyhighbury's tweet image. What a day we’ve had in Inspire. Today’s rehearsal for Addams Family was led by Tony, Grammy and Olivier award winner Martin Lowe; MD of Mamma Mia the movie, Mama Mia the stage show. ABBA Voyage and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to name but a few.
derbyhighbury's tweet image. What a day we’ve had in Inspire. Today’s rehearsal for Addams Family was led by Tony, Grammy and Olivier award winner Martin Lowe; MD of Mamma Mia the movie, Mama Mia the stage show. ABBA Voyage and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to name but a few.
derbyhighbury's tweet image. What a day we’ve had in Inspire. Today’s rehearsal for Addams Family was led by Tony, Grammy and Olivier award winner Martin Lowe; MD of Mamma Mia the movie, Mama Mia the stage show. ABBA Voyage and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to name but a few.
derbyhighbury's tweet image. What a day we’ve had in Inspire. Today’s rehearsal for Addams Family was led by Tony, Grammy and Olivier award winner Martin Lowe; MD of Mamma Mia the movie, Mama Mia the stage show. ABBA Voyage and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to name but a few.

The Derby High Library, Bury reposted

We’ve had a fantastic time at @RochValleyRadio today promoting the show and talking about our work in the community.

derbyhighbury's tweet image. We’ve had a fantastic time at @RochValleyRadio today promoting the show and talking about our work in the community.
derbyhighbury's tweet image. We’ve had a fantastic time at @RochValleyRadio today promoting the show and talking about our work in the community.
derbyhighbury's tweet image. We’ve had a fantastic time at @RochValleyRadio today promoting the show and talking about our work in the community.
derbyhighbury's tweet image. We’ve had a fantastic time at @RochValleyRadio today promoting the show and talking about our work in the community.

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