New arrivals!

 

Click on the picture to view all the new books added to our collection.

New to Our Collection!

 We have some new arrivals waiting for you. Click on the "What's New" picture in the side bar to see what has been added to our collection. More on the way!

Look Who Fought For Us

 So much history has past and so much still needs to be told. The following are links to the less known stories.

- Canada's First Black Battalion

- Honoring Canada's Black War  Veterans

- Forgotten Chinese-Canadian WWI Battle of Hill 70

- Force 136: Chinese Canadian Heroes

- Canadian Code Talker WWII

- Indigenous Veterans

- Canadian Women's Efforts to Help Win WWII

- 14 facts you may not know about contributions of indigenous veterans

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The Poppy Turns 100!

 

Click on the picture below to learn how

 the poppy became a symbol of remembrance.

Explore the site and find out who the 2021 Silver Cross Mother is, the proper way to wear the poppy, and view the Gallery of Remembrance. 

There is also a short video in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Poppy. Look in to the left in the side bar. Click on "Poppy 100 Anniversary"

October 1st is Treaty Day and the start Mi' Kmaq History Month

 

Every Child Matters

 Click on the picture to watch why we observe

 Orange Shirt Day

To take part in virtual Truth and Reconciliation events go to:

https://nctr.ca/education/trw/general-public-schedule/

Poetry & Short Story Contest

                            Click on the picture above to learn more

                                                 or

                            See Ms. Perigo in the library.

 

TRCA Winner!

Despite the strange year we had the TRCA prevailed and produced another great list of stories. Although all the stories were great, only one can be named winner

2021 TRCA winner: I Killed Zoe Spanoes by Kit Frick

Here We Go Again!

On lock down? No worries, there is still lots to challenge you. Starting tomorrow try SYNC. Free audiobooks for you to keep!

Program runs from 

April 29th - August 4th
 

TRCA Spotlight!

Burn:  Comes from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Patrick Ness. Burn is a heart-stopping story, set in a universe almost our own, of fanaticism, improbable second chances, hope, and bravery in a world in the very brink of its own destruction.

Look for this story on SORA and in our school library.

TRCA Spotlight

 

Anna is charged for killing Zoe Spanos. But listen to her confession and you’ll start asking yourself if that is really what happened. If you like thrillers, this ones for you.  

Look for this story on SORA and in our school library.

Top 10 Banned/Challenged Books for 2020

 

 Check out this Banned/Challenged book list created by the American Library Association...We have several of these in our library 😏

Happy Reading!

TRCA Spotlight

 

Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams:

There are 96 reasons why Genesis dislikes herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list. Genesis is determined to fix her family, and she's willing to try anything to do so...even is it means harming herself in the process.

Available on SORA and our school library!

TRCA Spotlight

 How does a 4-year-old American citizen become a prisoner in his own country? Discover the true-story of George Takei. George is an American actor, author, and activist. He is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the T.V. series Star Trek.

 Read George's story on SORA or borrow from the school library.

 Our annual TRCA is back and ready for you to discover !

Challenge yourself with these great stories...Read them and Vote.

Take part in fun activities. 

Copies can be found in our school library, the Public library and SORA!

 

February is African Heritage Month! 

Let's celebrate by listening, learning, sharing and acting. There are great resources available to you through our school library and the public library system. 

Some of these titles include:

Burnley "Rocky" Jones: Revolutionary: An Autobiography  by Burnley Jones

The Hermit of Africville: The Life of Eddie Carvey  by Jon Tattrie

They Called me Chocolate Rocket: The Life and Times of John Paris, Jr., Hockey's first Black Professional Coach   by John Paris

Soulman: The Rocky Johnson Story  by Rocky Johnson

Click for more resources on Notable African Nova Scotians

New to Our Collection!

With the new year come new stories. Click on the 

"What's New!" section in the side bar to view the recent additions.