Mrs. Hegarty, Teacher-Librarian
Ms. McElroy, Learning Commons Specialist
Mr. Kartick, Information Technology Specialist
The White Pine Award™ is part of the Forest of Reading program. Students must read five or more of the nominated titles to participate. In April, students vote for their favourite. The program culminates in an award ceremony at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre, where students have the opportunity to meet the authors and attend workshops.
This program runs from November to May.
Each fall, Grade 9 classes get an opportunity to explore the library and meet the staff. Topics covered include programming, services, and avoiding plagiarism.
Study skills workshops are offered before exam periods. Staff can sign their class up for a session and/or students can attend a Lunch & Learn.
A series of mini lessons focused on research skills that support class assignments. Topics include reliable sources, databases, citations, & appropriate use of AI.
Author visits, coding competitions, chess tournaments, writing workshops, read-a-thons, themed activities, guest speakers, multicultural events, book tastings, ...