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Freedom to Read Week

February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 Ms. Haigh

This week is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. It’s a week where we celebrate and think about intellectual freedom. It is something that is guaranteed to us under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and censorship is something that directly violates this charter. Sadly books have been challenged and banned in libraries across North America.

So, why is Freedom to Read Week important?

Pink Shirt Day 2017

February 21, 2017 Ms. Haigh

February 22nd, 2017 is Pink Shirt Day, a time when students, teachers and the community come together to combat bullying. In honour of this day, come check-out our selection of books related to bullying.

For more information about Pink Shirt Day, check out: http://pinkshirtday.ca/

Alpha Reads 2017

January 30, 2017February 2, 2017 Ms. Haigh

With the beginning of semester 2 comes the launch of our new Alpha Reads! 10 amazing titles have been chosen that include sci-fi, fantasy, realism and everything in between.

Check out the video below for some information about this year’s picks and remember to take a ballot and enter our draw every time you read one of the 2017 titles. There will be a weekly Friday draw for small prizes as well as a GRAND PRIZE draw in May. So get reading!