Engaging Readers & Life-long Learners!
This morning, I read the first part of Willy’s Stories, a picturebook by Anthony Browne, a gifted author and illustrator from England, to Division 9 . It is about Willy who goes to the library, and on each page of the picturebook, he Continue reading Willy’s Stories by Anthony Browne
This month, part of the focus of the library program for primary students and some lower intermediate was using picturebooks to find out more about Black History in Canada and the United States. Ms. Continue reading February is Black History month
This week is Freedom to Read week, a time to stop and reflect about our rights as readers. Intermediate classes were shown some of the banned and challenged books that are in our school library and were taught what about censorship. Continue reading Freedom to Read week – Feb. 21 to 27
This Monday was National Flag of Canada Day so many of the classes this week learned about our flag and its history. On February 15th, 1965 the Federal Government voted to replace the Red Ensign with our current flag. Classes learned about Continue reading National Flag of Canada Day – Monday, Feb.15
Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you to all the students who spoiled me with valentines and edible goodies today! I love this little card I got from a family. I love my job as teacher-librarian at Seaforth , mostly because the Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!
Besides being Valentine’s Day, February 14th is also the BCTLA’s Love your School Library Day. It is a day to remind all of us of the important roles the school libraries play in supporting the curriculum and in making every Continue reading Love your School Library Day
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