Category: Library Events
Library Murder Mystery
Last week week, for Halloween, the Library Learning Commons held its annual murder mystery event. Classes were invited to try to solve the whodunnit, with students reading the clues, looking at the crime scene and analyzing evidence to determine which of the eight suspects did it. This year was the biggest turnout yet, with 18 classes (more than 400 students) participating. Many students were able to deduce that the killer was the character Peter and more than thirty were awarded prizes for giving a complete and complex motive and means. The grand prize winner for her excellent detective skills was grade 9 student Rhianne Li.
Pride
June is Pride Month, and with the library being home of Alpha’s GSA Club (Gender and Sexuality Alliance), we wanted to make sure that everyone knows what Pride is, and why it exists. Below is some basic info.
Why is Pride Month celebrated in June?
To honour the Stonewall Riots which took place in Manhattan beginning on June 28, 1969. They were the tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. It works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people.
What are the 3 main premises of the pride movement?
- People should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Diversity is a gift.
- Sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent and cannot be intentionally altered.
What is an ally?
It is a heterosexual and cisgender person who supports equal civil rights, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ social movements. Individuals may meet this designation through their actions without actively identifying as an ally.
Why are there so many different flags?
There are many pride flags that identify and support different groups that fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Some of the flags represent specific genders and others represent sexual orientations. An excellent guide can be found here.
Is there a list of helpful terms related to Pride?
Yes! Check out this Glossary of Terms
I still have questions. Where can I get more information?
Library Murder Mystery
Coming next week to the library is our annual murder mystery event. Classes will be coming down to solve the crime, but students are also welcome to play detective during flex or at lunch.
Truth and Reconciliation Day
Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30.
Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
On September 29th, please where your orange shirt to Alpha.
If you’re looking to educate yourself further around what this day is about and why it matters, check out the resources available at https://nctr.ca/education/coming-soon-truth-and-reconciliation-week-2023/
Friday’s Literacy Week Activities
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Thursday’s Literacy Week Activities
ALL DAY:
Come get the worksheet from the library to unscramble the titles of 10 famous books. You can also print the handout out below. Answers need to be submitted to Ms. Haigh in the library by 3:15 today for a prize!
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AT LUNCH:
Bring your favourite book to the library to share with other students. They will share their favourite book with you and maybe you’ll find a new favourite!
AFTER SCHOOL:
Wednesday’s Literacy Week Activities
ALL DAY:
If you’re dressed up as a character from your favourite book, comic or manga today, come show your outfit to Ms. Haigh and get a prize!
AT LUNCH:
AFTER SCHOOL:
Nothing today due to the staff meeting 🙁
Tuesday’s Literacy Week Activities
ALL DAY:
Come get the worksheet from the library to try to find all the book titles in the word search. You can also print the handout below. Answers need to be submitted to Ms. Haigh in the library by 3:15 today for a prize!
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AT LUNCH:
AFTER SCHOOL:
Monday’s Literacy Week Activities
ALL DAY:
Come get the worksheet from the library to guess which book is which teacher’s favourite. You can also print the handout below. Answers need to be submitted to Ms. Haigh in the library by 3:15 today for a prize!
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