Engaging Readers & Life-long Learners!
On Friday, January 29th , we were so fortunate to have Brandee Buble come and present her two books, O’Shae the Octopus and Jayde the Jaybird. She was thrilled to be back at her elementary school that holds a special place in Continue reading Brandee Buble Day!
On Friday ,January 29th, Brandee Buble, a former Seaforth student, will be coming to read and present her two books to the primary classes. She has written O’Shae the Octopus and Jayde the Jaybird. We are all looking forward to her Continue reading Brandee Buble , Author visit – Friday, Jan. 29th
Robbie Burns Day is a special day at Seaforth as there is an island and loch named Seaforth in Scotland, and the school is named after the Seaforth Highlanders military regiment based in Vancouver. Also, as Canadians, we should be aware of Continue reading Robbie Burns Day – Monday, Jan. 25th
Nerdy Birdy by Aaron Reynolds was a big hit when Ms.Higgins read it to the primary classes last week. Students were given the opportunity to create their own nerdy birdy and add it to the telephone wires because as stated Continue reading Nerdy Birdy
Monday, October 26th was National School Library Day, a day to celebrate the important role school libraries play in making every student a lifelong reader and learner. In the afternoon, the whole school participated in DEAR, Drop Everything and Read, Continue reading National School Library Day – Monday, Oct. 26th
There will be two events at Seaforth on National School Library Day. As a whole school, we’ll be participating in the BCTLA’s DEAR – Drop Everything and Read – reading challenge. We will record the total minutes staff and students Continue reading National School Library Day – Monday, October 26th
This week, Intermediate classes will be introduced to the YRCA books for 2016. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in this recreational reading program. It`s easy to participate in, too! Students have to read only 2 of 8 books Continue reading YRCA 2016 begins this week!
Did you know that October is Library Month? It’s a month-long celebration of libraries and what they mean to society. Public libraries will be having events and promotions throughout the month. The theme is Libraries Inspire. As a teacher-librarian, I hope Continue reading October is Library Month
FRENCH IMMERSION FAMILIES Our annual Festival du Livre / French Book Fair is on the same days as the Parent In-take meetings. This is your opportunity to develop a French language library in your home for your child in French Continue reading Festival du Livre / French Book Fair – Sept.22 & 23
Susin Nielsen came to Seaforth on April 2nd to make two presentions; one to Divisions 1 to 3 and the other to Divisions 4 to 6. She talked about her life as a writer and about her books, Word Nerd, Continue reading Sensational presentation by Susin Nielsen